LightPulse LPe12004
8Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express 2.0
Quad Channel Host Bus Adapter

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 LPe12004 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) an ideal solution for enterprise, mixed-operating system (OS) and virtual server 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
Emulex LightPulse HBAs' highly integrated processor design minimized onboard components to improve host performance and efficiency. 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. Key Features
PCIe 2.0 bus-compliant, with PCIe 1.0 backward compatibility supported
Support for Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended (MSI-X), improves host utilization & enhances application performance
Support for 8Gb/s, 4Gb/s and 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
BlockGuard®-ready - ensures end-to-end data integrity
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
Assures data availability and data integrity
Improves IT staff productivity through simplified deployment and management
Performance Features
Doubling the maximum Fibre Channel link rate from 4Gb/s to 8Gb/s and enhanced virtualization capabilities help support IT "Green" initiatives
Frame-level multiplexing and out-of-order frame reassembly increases link efficiency and maximizes HBA performance.
Data Protection Features
End-to-end data protection with hardware parity, CRC, ECC and other advanced error-checking and correcting algorithms ensure data is safe from corruption.
BlockGuard®-ready - Only Emulex HBAs provide end-to-end data integrity with support of the T10 Protection Information (T10-PI) standard to prevent silent data corruption and help ensure the integrity of user data as it is transferred from the application to the SAN.
Deployment and Management Features
Universal boot capability allows the appropriate boot environment to be automatically selected for any given hardware.
Boot-from-SAN capability reduces system management costs and increases uptime.
Detailed real-time event logging and tracing enables quick diagnosis of SAN problems.
Beaconing feature flashes the HBA LEDs, simplifying their identification within server racks.
Environmental monitoring feature helps to optimize SAN availability.


Standards ANSI Fibre Channel: FC-PI-4, FC-FS-2, FC-FS-2/AM1, FC-LS, FC-AL-2, FC-GS-6, FC-FLA, FC-PLDA, FC-TAPE, FC-DA, FCP through FCP-4, SBC-3, FC-SP, FC-HBA and SMI-S v1.1
PCI Express base spec 2.0
PCI Express card electromechanical spec 2.0
Fibre Channel class 2 and 3
PHP hot plug-hot swap
Architecture
Quad-channel
8Gb/s, 4Gb/s or 2Gb/s FC Link speeds automatically detected
Integrated data buffer and code space memory
Comprehensive OS Support
Windows, Linux, NetWare, Solaris (except DR), 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: 2.125, 4.25 and 8.5Gb/s (auto-detected)
Optics: Short wave lasers with LC type connector
Cable: Operating at 8Gb/s
50/125 microns (500MHz*km BW)-up to 50m
50/125 microns (2000MHz*km BW)-up to 150m
Physical Dimensions
PCI full-height, half-length form factor card
111.55mm x 167.64mm (4.376" x 6.600")
Standard bracket
Power & Environmental Requirements
Volts: +3.3, +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
23 degree C wet bulb
Agency Approvals
Class 1 Laser Product per DHHS 21CFR (J) and EN60825-1
UL recognized to UL 60950-1
CUR recognized to CSA22.2, No. 60950-1-03
Baurt-certified to EN60950-1
FCC Rules, Part 15, Class A
ICES-003, Class A
EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC (CE Mark)
EN55022, Class A
EN55024
Australian EMC Framework (C-Tick Mark)
AS/NZS CISPR22, Class A
VCCI (Japan), Class A
MIC (Korea), Class A
BSMI (Taiwan), Class A
EU RoHS Compliant (Directive 2002/95/EC)
China RoHS Compliant
Additional Features
Performance Features
Doubling the maximum Fibre Channel link rate from 4Gb/s to 8Gb/s and enhanced virtualization capabilities help support IT “Green” initiatives
Frame-level Multiplexing and out-of-order frame reassembly increases link efficiency and maximizes HBA performance.
Data Protection Features
End-to-end data protection with hardware parity, CRC, ECC and other advanced error checking and correcting algorithms ensure data is safe from corruption.
Deployment and Management Features
Universal Boot capability allows the appropriate boot environment to be automatically selected for any given hardware.
Boot from SAN capability reduces system management costs and increases uptime.
Detailed real-time event logging and tracing enables quick diagnosis of SAN problems.
Beaconing feature flashes the HBA LEDs, simplifying their identification within server racks.
Environmental monitoring feature helps to optimize SAN availability.