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IBM 42D0500-FH LPE12002 2 x Ports SFP 8Gb/s PCI-Express x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Model: LPE12002
- Interface: Fibre Channel
- Speed: 8Gb/s per port
- Ports: 2 x SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable)
- Bus Type: PCI-Express x8
- Designed for connecting servers to SANs
- Provides high-speed, reliable storage connectivity
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0500-FH LPE12002 is a dual-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It connects servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs) with high reliability and performance.
Technical Information
| Model | LPE12002 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 8Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 2 x SFP |
| Bus Type | PCI-Express x8 |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0500-FH, identified by the LPE12002 model number, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise storage networking. This adapter facilitates robust connectivity between servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs), ensuring efficient and reliable data access. With two 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, it offers redundancy and increased bandwidth for demanding storage applications. Utilizing the PCI-Express x8 interface, the LPE12002 provides ample bandwidth to support its dual 8Gb/s ports, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing throughput. The SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers allow for flexible fiber optic cable connections, accommodating various network distances and types. This makes it a versatile solution for a wide range of server environments. This HBA is crucial for environments that rely on high-speed, low-latency access to shared storage resources. It is commonly deployed in mission-critical applications, virtualization environments, and data-intensive workloads where data integrity and availability are paramount. The IBM 42D0500-FH ensures seamless integration into existing SAN infrastructures.
