Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 Datasheet

LightPulse
LPe12000/LPe12002
8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe 2.0 Host Bus Adapter
Unparalleled Manageability, Reliability, Performance and Ease of Deployment
Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability, and industry-leading
virtualization support make the single-port Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 and dual-
port LPe12002 8Gb Fibre Channel (8GFC) Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) ideal solutions
for enterprise, mixed-OS and virtual server environments.
Proven Design, Architecture and Interface
Emulex LightPulse HBAs' highly integrated processor design minimizes 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). 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. Emulex is trusted by data centers the
world-over, with more than 12 million HBA ports shipped and installed to date.
Powerful Management Software for Maximum Data Center Efficiency
The Emulex OneCommand® Manager enterprise-class management application
features a multiprotocol, cross-platform architecture that provides centralized
management of all adapters provided by Emulex. This enables IT administrators to
manage network connectivity with one tool for maximum efficiency. OneCommand
Manager also features:
OneCommand® Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter Server—enables
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comprehensive control of Fibre Channel HBAs and network (FCoE, iSCSI and
TCP/IP NIC) connectivity solutions provided by Emulex from VMware's vCenter
Server management console. Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in for VMware
vCenter Server supports both the new VMware vSphere 5.1 Web Client and the
VMware vCenter Server desktop client with an identical feature set regardless of
the client.
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Key Benefits
Provides superior performance for the enterprise
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Integrates seamlessly into existing SANs
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Supports IT server consolidation and energy
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conservation initiatives
Allows application of SAN best practices, tools
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and processes with virtual server deployments
Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access
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Assures data availability and data integrity
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Improves IT staff productivity through simplified
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deployment and management
Key Features
Support for Message Signal Interrupts eXtended
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(MSI-X), improves host utilization and enhances
application performance
Support for 8GFC, 4GFC and 2GFC devices
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Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with
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support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
and Virtual Fabric
Host to Fabric FC-SP authentication
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Long wave optical transceiver model available—
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allows the board to transmit signal over long
distances
Secure management with role-based
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administration integrated with Light Directory
Access Protocol (LDAP) and Active Directory (AD)
services
BlockGuard® ready—end-to-end T10 PI data
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integrity for protection against silent data
corruption events
Common driver model allows a single driver
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to support all Emulex HBAs on a given OS
Easy deployment of new firmware with minimal
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server reboots
Efficient centralized administration of Emulex
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HBAs via powerful management tools
PCIe 2.0 bus compliant, with PCIe 1.0 backward
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compatibility supported
D ATA S H E E T
LPe12000/LPe12002