This is a genuine IBM 8Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) (P/N: 00E0806), an OEM version of the reliable Emulex LPE12002. This PCIe card is engineered to provide high-performance, reliable connectivity from IBM POWER Systems to a Storage Area Network (SAN). Based on the proven Emulex LightPulse architecture, it is a robust solution for a wide range of enterprise applications and virtualized environments.
Key Features
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Genuine IBM Part: Ensures perfect fit, firmware compatibility, and reliable operation within supported IBM POWER Systems.
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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, performance, and broad interoperability with a wide range of servers and storage arrays.
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Virtualization Optimized: Supports features like N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), making it an excellent choice for virtualized environments like PowerVM.
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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.