This is an Emulex LPE12002 Dual-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This PCIe card is a reliable and cost-effective solution for providing high-performance connectivity from enterprise servers to a Storage Area Network (SAN). Based on the proven Emulex LightPulse architecture, it is known for its stability and broad compatibility with a wide range of servers and storage arrays.
Key Features
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8Gb Fibre Channel Performance: Features two 8Gb/s auto-negotiating FC ports, providing a total of 16Gb/s of throughput for reliable access to SAN storage.
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Emulex Reliability: Built on Emulex's trusted technology, known for its stability and broad interoperability.
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Virtualization Optimized: Supports features like N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), making it an excellent choice for virtualized environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
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Dual-Port High Availability: The two ports can be used for redundant connections to the SAN fabric, ensuring no single point of failure.