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IBM 42D0500L Emulex LPE12002 Dual Port 8GB Fibre Channel HBA PCIE Card Low Profile
- Dual Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface for high bandwidth
- Low Profile form factor for dense server installations
- Emulex LPE12002 controller
- Supports FCP, FCoE, and iSCSI protocols
- Designed for enterprise SAN environments
- Provides robust connectivity to storage area networks
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0500L is an Emulex LPE12002 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for high-performance Fibre Channel networking. It features dual ports, each capable of 8Gbps, and connects via a PCIe interface. This card is ideal for enterprise storage environments requiring reliable and fast access to storage arrays.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Part Number | 42D0500L |
| Manufacturer | IBM (Emulex) |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 2 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Interface | PCIe |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0500L, based on the Emulex LPE12002 controller, is a high-performance dual-port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It is engineered to deliver exceptional I/O performance and reliability for demanding enterprise storage applications. The card utilizes the PCI Express interface, providing ample bandwidth to support high-speed data transfers between servers and storage area networks (SANs). This HBA is designed with a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for installation in a wide range of server chassis, including blade servers and compact rack-mount systems. Its dual-port architecture offers redundancy and increased throughput, ensuring continuous access to critical data even in the event of a port failure. The 8Gbps speed per port provides significant bandwidth for intensive workloads such as virtualization, database operations, and high-performance computing. The 42D0500L supports various Fibre Channel protocols, enabling seamless integration into existing SAN infrastructures. It is a crucial component for organizations looking to enhance their storage connectivity, improve application performance, and ensure data availability. The Emulex technology embedded within this card is known for its stability and advanced features, making it a trusted choice for mission-critical environments.
