LPe11002 Hardware Installation Manual Page 2
• Host interface via Emulex standard drivers or through custom drivers written to the Emulex
Service Level Interface (SLI-2) that is compatible with the many existing Emulex drivers for
products such as LP8000, LP9002L, LP9802, LP10000 HBAs
• Comprehensive array of operating system (OS) drivers:
• Emulex standard and OEM derivatives of device drivers for Windows 2000 Server, Win-
dows Server 2003, Novell NetWare, Sun Solaris, Linux and HP-UX
• OEM-specific drivers for AIX and some other operating systems
• Some drivers support both SCSI and IP protocols
• Support for remote and fabric boot functionality
• On-board context management by the firmware (per port):
• Up to 510 FC port logins
• Up to 1023 concurrent exchanges
• I/O multiplexing down to the FC frame level
• Data buffers capable of supporting 16 buffer-to-buffer (BB) credits for short-wave applications
• Link management and recovery handled by the firmware
• On-board diagnostic capability accessible via optional connection
• Parts and construction compliant to the European Union Directive of Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Compatibility
Prerequisites
• PCI-Express 1.0a compliant systems: x1 or x4 lane transfer link interface at 2.5-Gb/s per lane
• 3.3-V power from PCIe slot is required for operation
Setting the Jumpers
The device ID jumpers are used in custom applications. Do not change the jumper settings for a
standard Emulex installation.
Table 1. Software and Hardware Environments
Software Environments Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Novell
NetWare, Sun Solaris, Linux and HP-UX
Hardware Environments PCI-Express 1.0a compliant systems
Caution: Emulex LightPulse® HBAs contain electronic components that can be damaged
by static electricity through an electrostatic discharge (ESD) event. To prevent
ESD damage, maintain constant contact with any grounded metal surface. A
grounding wrist strap is useful for this purpose. Handle the card carefully at all
times and preferably by the edges. Avoid touching electronic components and
keep the card in the original packaging until you are ready for installation.