Unparalleled manageability, reliability, performance and ease of deployment Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability and industry-leading virtualization support make the quad-channel Emulex LightPulse LPe11004 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) an ideal solution for enterprise and mixed-OS SAN environments. With powerful management capabilities and broad platform support, they deliver maximum performance in the broadest range of applications and environments. Proven design, architecture and interface LightPulse HBAs highly integrated single chip design minimizes onboard components, while advanced error-checking and correcting methods assure robust data integrity. The Emulex 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. Installation and management applications are designed to minimize reboots and further simplify deployment. Key Features - Quad-channel connectivity
- Support for 4Gb/s, 2Gb/s and 1Gb/s Fibre Channel devices
- Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for HBA virtualization based on N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) technology
- 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 minimal server reboots
- Efficient centralized administration of Emulex HBAs 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
- Provides greater flexibility for slot limited host environments
- Assures data integrity
- Improves IT staff productivity through simplified deployment and management
Specifications - ANSI Fibre Channel: FC-PH-3, FC-PI-2, FC-FS, FC-AL-2, FC-GS-4, FC-FLA, FC-SP, FC-PLDA, FC-TAPE, FCP-2, and RFC 2625 (IP over FC)
- PCI Express base spec 1.0a
- PCI Express card electromechanical spec 1.0a
- Fibre Channel class 2 and 3
- PHP hot plug-hot swap
Architecture - Quad-channel
- 4Gb/s, 2Gb/s or 1Gb/s FC Link speeds automatically detected
- Integrated data buffer and code space memory
Comprehensive OS Support - Windows, Linux, NetWare, Solaris, VMware
- Additional support is available from OEMs and partners
Hardware Environments - PowerPC,® SPARC,® x86, x64 and Intel® Itanium® 64-bit processor family
Optical - Data rates: 1.0625, 2.125 and 4.25Gb/s (auto-detected)
- Optics: Short wave lasers with LC type connector
- Cable:
- 50/125 microns, up to 150 meters at 4Gb/s
- 62.5/125 microns, up to 70 meters at 4Gb/s
Physical Dimensions - PCI full height, half length form factor
- 110.92mm x 167.64mm (4.367" x 6.60")
- Standard bracket
Power & Environmental Requirements - Volts: +3.3 and +12
- Operating temperature: 0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F)
- Storage temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
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