Dell 6CWM6 16GB SFP+ LPE31000 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter

Overview
The Dell 6CWM6 16GB SFP+ LPE31000 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for demanding data center and enterprise environments. Designed for space-constrained servers, this low profile adapter combines a robust 16GB DDR4 cache with a native 10Gbps SFP+ interface, enabling rapid data transfers and efficient virtualization workloads. Its compact form factor fits easily into 1U and 2U chassis while providing the reliability and scalability required for modern compute platforms.

Key Features

• Native 10Gbps SFP+ port for high-speed Ethernet connectivity
• Integrated 16GB DDR4 cache to accelerate data processing and reduce latency
• Low profile (half-height) design for optimal use in dense server racks
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures maximum throughput and compatibility with a wide range of servers
• Supports standard Dell OpenManage tools for easy deployment and monitoring
• Energy efficient operation with reduced power consumption compared to larger adapters

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 6CWM6
• Form Factor: Low profile (half-height) PCIe card
• PCIe Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Cache Memory: 16GB DDR4
• Network Interface: 1 x SFP+ (10Gbps)
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power Consumption: Typical 12W
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi

Applications

• High-performance computing clusters that require fast inter-node communication
• Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with intensive network traffic
• Storage area networks (SAN) and hyper-converged infrastructure deployments
• Data analytics platforms that need rapid data ingestion and processing
• Enterprise server environments where space and power efficiency are critical