Emulex LPe12000-M8 Network Card User Manual


 
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.
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Emulex LightPulse HBAs’ highly integrated
processor design minimized onboard
components to improve host performance
and efciency. Advanced error-checking
features ensure the integrity of block data
as it traverses the SAN. Emulex’s rmware-
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.
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LightPulse
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Generations Ahead
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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 simplied
deployment and management
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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 rmware with minimal
server reboots
Efcient centralized administration of Emulex HBAs
via powerful management tools