Unparalleled manageability, reliability, performance and ease of deployment

Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability and industry-leading virtualization support make the dual-channel LPe12002 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) an ideal solution for enterprise, mixed-operating system (OS) and virtual server environments. With powerful management capabilities and broad platform support, they deliver maximum performance in the broadest range of applications and environments.

Proven design, architecture and interface

Emulex HBAs feature a highly integrated processor design with minimized onboard components to improve host performance and efficiency. Advanced error-checking features ensure the integrity of block data as it traverses the Storage Area Network (SAN). The firmware-based architecture enables feature and performance upgrades without costly hardware changes. The unique Service Level Interface (SLI™) allows use of a common driver across all models of Emulex HBAs on a given OS platform. Installation and management facilities are designed to minimize server reboots and further simplify deployment.

Key Features

PCIe 2.0 bus-compliant, with PCIe 1.0 backward compatibility supported

Support for Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended (MSI-X), improves host utilization & enhances application performance

Support for 8Gb/s, 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s Fibre Channel devices

Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and Virtual Fabric

Host-to-Fabric FC-SP authentication

T10 Protection Information (T10 PI) ready - ensures end-to-end data integrity

Common driver model allows a single driver to support all Emulex HBAs on a given OS

Easy deployment of new firmware with minimal server reboots

Efficient centralized administration of Emulex HBAs via powerful management tools

Long wave optical transceivers – allows the board to transmit a signal up to 1.4km when using 800-SM-LC-I, or up to 10km when using 800-SM-LC-L

Key Benefits

Provides  performance for the enterprise

Integrates seamlessly into existing SANs

Supports IT server consolidation and energy conservation initiatives

Allows application of SAN  practices, tools and processes with virtual server deployments

Assures data availability and data integrity

Improves IT staff productivity through simplified deployment and management

Performance Features

Doubling the maximum Fibre Channel link rate from 4Gb/s to 8Gb/s and enhanced virtualization capabilities help support IT "Green" initiatives

Frame-level multiplexing and out-of-order frame reassembly increases link efficiency and maximizes HBA performance.

Data Protection Features

End-to-end data protection with hardware parity, CRC, ECC and other advanced error-checking and correcting algorithms ensure data is safe from corruption.

Only Emulex HBAs provide end-to-end data integrity with support of the T10 Protection Information (T10-PI) standard to prevent silent data corruption and help ensure the integrity of user data as it is transferred from the application to the SAN.

Deployment and Management Features

Universal boot capability allows the appropriate boot environment to be automatically selected for any given hardware.

Boot-from-SAN capability reduces system management costs and increases uptime.

Detailed real-time event logging and tracing enables quick diagnosis of SAN problems.

Beaconing feature flashes the HBA LEDs, simplifying their identification within server racks.

Environmental monitoring feature helps to optimize SAN availability.