Emulex LP10000ExDC-E, LPe12000-M8 manual Proven design, architecture and interface, Key features

LightPulse®

LPe12000 / LPe12002

Generations Ahead

Unparalleled manageability, reliability, performance and ease of deployment

Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability, and industry-leading virtualization support make the single-channel Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 and dual-channel LPe12002 Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBA) ideal solutions for enterprise, mixed-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 LightPulse HBAs’ highly integrated processor design minimized onboard components to improve host performance and efficiency. Advanced error-checking features ensure the integrity of block data as it traverses the SAN. Emulex’s 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.

8Gb/s Fibre

Channel

PCI Express 2.0 Host Bus Adapters

Key benefits

Provides superior performance for the enterprise

Integrates seamlessly into existing SANs

Supports IT server consolidation and energy conservation initiatives

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

Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access

Assures data availability and data integrity

Improves IT staff productivity through simplified deployment and management

Key features

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

Support for 8Gb/s, 4Gb/s & 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

BlockGuard® 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