Emulex LP9802-E 1-Port Fibre Channel 2Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express X Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The Emulex LP9802-E is a single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that operates at a speed of 2Gb/s. This adapter is designed to provide reliable connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs), allowing servers to communicate with storage devices over a Fibre Channel fabric. While operating at a lower speed compared to modern HBAs, it was a standard component for many enterprise storage solutions during its time. The LP9802-E utilizes a PCI Express X interface for its connection to the server's motherboard. This interface provides the necessary bandwidth for the 2Gb/s Fibre Channel communication. The adapter's primary function is to translate data between the server's bus and the Fibre Channel network, ensuring efficient data flow between the host system and the storage arrays. This HBA is suitable for environments that still utilize 2Gb/s Fibre Channel infrastructure or for specific legacy applications. Its single-port design makes it a cost-effective solution for servers that require basic SAN connectivity without the need for multiple connections. The Emulex LP9802-E represents a foundational piece of Fibre Channel technology for server-based storage access.