Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 User Manual

DATA SHEET
Key Benefits
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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
conservation initiatives
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Allows application of SAN best practices, tools
and processes with virtual server deployments
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Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access
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Assures data availability and data integrity
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Improves IT sta productivity through simplified
deployment and management
Key Features
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Support for Message Signal Interrupts eXtended
(MSI-X), improves host utilization and enhances
application performance
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Support for 8GFC, 4GFC and 2GFC devices
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Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with
support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
and Virtual Fabric
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Host to Fabric FC-SP authentication
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Long wave optical transceiver model available—
allows the board to transmit signal over long
distances
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Secure management with role-based
administration integrated with Light Directory
Access Protocol (LDAP) and Active Directory (AD)
services
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BlockGuard® ready—end-to-end T10 PI data
integrity for protection against silent data
corruption events
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Common driver model allows a single driver
to support all Emulex HBAs on a given OS
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Easy deployment of new firmware with minimal
server reboots
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Ecient centralized administration of Emulex
HBAs via powerful management tools
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PCIe 2.0 bus compliant, with PCIe 1.0 backward
compatibility supported
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 eciency. 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 Eciency
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 eciency. OneCommand
Manager also features:
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OneCommand® Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter Server—enables
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.
Unparalleled Manageability, Reliability, Performance and Ease of Deployment
LightPulse
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LPe12000/LPe12002
8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe 2.0 Host Bus Adapter
LPe12000/LPe12002

Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 Specifications

General

Model	LPe12000
Device Type	Host Bus Adapter
Form Factor	Low Profile
Interface	Fibre Channel
Ports	Single Port
Fibre Channel	Yes
Max Frame Size	2112 bytes
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
OS Required	Windows, Linux, VMware
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

Summary

Proven Design, Architecture and Interface

Streamlined Installation and Management

Streamlined installation, management, and industry-leading virtualization support for enterprise and virtual server environments.

Management and Deployment Features

Powerful Management Software for Data Center Efficiency

Enterprise-class management application for centralized management of all Emulex adapters.

VMware vCenter Server Integration

OneCommand Manager plug-in enables comprehensive control of Fibre Channel HBAs and network connectivity.

Key Benefits Overview

Provides superior performance, seamless integration, and supports IT server consolidation and energy conservation.

Key Features Overview

Supports MSI-X, 8GFC/4GFC/2GFC, NPIV, Virtual Fabric, FC-SP authentication, and long wave optics.

Specifications and Additional Features

Standards Compliance

Complies with ANSI Fibre Channel standards and PCI Express base specifications.

Architecture Details

Single-port (LPe12000) or dual-port (LPe12002) 8GFC link speeds, automatically detected.

Operating System and Hypervisor Support

Comprehensive support for Windows Server, Linux, Solaris, VMware vSphere, and Windows Hyper-V.

Hardware Environments

Supports PowerPC, SPARC, x86, x64, and Intel Itanium 64-bit processor families.

Optical Specifications

Data rates 2.125, 4.25, and 8.5GFC auto-detected. Short wave lasers with LC connector.

Physical Dimensions

Short, low profile MD2 form factor card measuring 167.64mm x 68.91mm.

Power and Environmental Requirements

Operates with +3.3, +12 Volts, with temperature range 0-55° C and humidity 5-95% non-condensing.

Agency Approvals

Includes North America (FCC Class A, UL/CSA), Europe (CE Mark, EU RoHS), Japan (VCCI Class A), etc.

Performance Enhancements

Doubling Fibre Channel link rate to 8GFC and enhanced virtualization capabilities.

Data Protection Capabilities

End-to-end data protection with hardware parity, CRC, ECC, and other error checking.

Deployment and Management Capabilities

Features Universal Boot, Boot from SAN, real-time event logging, beaconing, and environmental monitoring.

Management Features Overview

Centralized discovery, monitoring, reporting, and administration via GUI, CLI, or web browser.