LPE1250-E - Emulex LightPulse 1-Port 8GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express x 2.0 Host Bus Adapter

About Emulex LightPulse LPe1250, PCIe, Low-profile, LC, Green, DHHS 21CFR (J)/ EN60825-1 UL 60950-1 CUR CSA22.2, No. 60950-1-03 EN60950-1 FCC Part 15 Class A..., 0 - 55 °C

Emulex LightPulse LPe1250. Output interface: PCIe, Expansion card form factor: Low-profile, Connector(s): LC. Product colour: Green, Certification: DHHS 21CFR (J)/ EN60825-1 UL 60950-1 CUR CSA22.2, No. 60950-1-03 EN60950-1 FCC Part 15 Class A.... Data transfer rate: 8 Gbit/s, Connectivity technology: Wired, Compatible operating systems: Windows, Linux, NetWare, VMware

Unparalleled manageability, reliability, performance and ease of deployment

Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability, and industry-leading virtualization support make the single-channel Emulex LightPulse LPe1250 Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) an ideal solution for mixed-OS SAN environments. With powerful management capabilities and broad platform support, it delivers maximum performance in the broadest range of applications and 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 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 simplifying deployment and administration tasks. Installation and management facilities are designed to minimize server reboots and further simplify deployment.

Key Features

- Support for Message Signaled Interrupts Xtended (MSI-X), improves host utilization and 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
- Common driver model allows a single driver to support all Emulex HBAs on a given OS
- Easy deployment of new firmware with no server reboot
- Efficient centralized administration of Emulex HBAs/CNAs via powerful management tools

Key Benefits

- 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 protection
- Improves IT staff productivity through simplified deployment and management