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IBM 42D0500-LP LPE12002 2 x Ports SFP 8Gb/s PCI-Express x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
- PCI-Express x8 interface for high bandwidth
- Supports SFP transceivers for flexible network connections
- Designed for enterprise SAN environments
- Provides reliable and high-performance server-to-storage connectivity
- Low Profile bracket included for versatile server installation
- Compatible with a wide range of IBM and third-party servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0500-LP LPE12002 is a dual-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Designed for high-performance storage area networks (SANs), it provides reliable and efficient connectivity between servers and storage devices. The PCI-Express x8 interface ensures ample bandwidth for demanding I/O operations.
Technical Information
| Model | LPE12002 |
| Interface | PCI-Express x8 |
| Ports | 2 x Fibre Channel (SFP) |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 8Gb/s per port |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Connector Type | SFP |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0500-LP, identified as the LPE12002, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered for demanding Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. It features two Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a robust 8Gb/s speed, ensuring rapid and efficient data transfer between servers and storage arrays. This dual-port design offers redundancy and increased throughput, critical for mission-critical applications and high-availability systems. Utilizing the PCI-Express x8 interface, the LPE12002 maximizes bandwidth utilization, preventing bottlenecks that can hinder storage performance. The use of SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers allows for flexible network configurations, enabling administrators to choose the appropriate optical modules based on distance and performance requirements. This adaptability makes it a versatile solution for various SAN topologies. This HBA is designed for seamless integration into IBM servers and is also compatible with a broad range of other server platforms, making it a widely adopted component in enterprise data centers. Its reliability and performance characteristics are essential for applications requiring consistent and fast access to storage, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. The inclusion of a low-profile bracket ensures compatibility with smaller form-factor servers.
