Emulex LPE12000-E 8gb PCI-Express 2.0 X8 Fibre Channel HBA - Single Channel

Interface: PCI-express 2.0 X8

What is PCI-express 2.0 X8?

PCI-express 2.0 X8 is a high-speed communication interface that connects the Emulex LPE12000-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter to the server's motherboard. It is the second generation of the PCI-express interface, offering improved performance and bandwidth compared to its predecessor.

Benefits of PCI-express 2.0 X8

1. Increased Bandwidth

The PCI-express 2.0 X8 interface provides eight lanes for data transfer, allowing for higher bandwidth compared to previous versions. This increased bandwidth enables faster and more efficient communication between the host bus adapter and the server, resulting in improved overall system performance.

2. Enhanced Scalability

With eight lanes available, the PCI-express 2.0 X8 interface offers excellent scalability for future expansion needs. It provides ample room for adding additional devices or upgrading existing ones without sacrificing performance. This scalability ensures that your infrastructure can adapt to evolving business requirements without costly hardware replacements.

3. Reduced Latency

The low latency of the PCI-express 2.0 X8 interface enables rapid data transmission between the host bus adapter and the server's CPU. This reduced latency ensures minimal delays in processing data, making it ideal for applications that require real-time responsiveness, such as financial transactions or high-performance computing.

4. Compatibility

The PCI-express 2.0 X8 interface is backward compatible with previous generations of the PCI-express standard, ensuring seamless integration with older systems and hardware components. This compatibility allows you to leverage your existing infrastructure investments while enjoying the benefits of improved performance.

5. Future-proofing

By featuring the PCI-express 2.0 X8 interface, the Emulex LPE12000-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter ensures compatibility with upcoming technologies and standards. It future-proofs your infrastructure, reducing the risk of obsolescence and providing a solid foundation for future upgrades and expansions.

Speed: 8gb

What is 8gb?

8gb refers to the data transfer rate supported by the Emulex LPE12000-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. It represents the speed at which data can be transmitted between the adapter and connected devices, such as storage arrays or servers.

Benefits of 8gb Speed

1. Increased Data Transfer Rate

With its 8gb speed, the Emulex LPE12000-E enables fast and efficient data transfers. This high-speed connectivity is especially beneficial in environments that handle large amounts of data, such as enterprise storage systems or virtualized environments. It significantly reduces backup and restore times, accelerates data-intensive applications, and enhances overall system performance.

2. Improved Workload Handling

The 8gb speed of the host bus adapter allows for seamless handling of intensive workloads. It ensures that your infrastructure can efficiently handle demanding tasks, such as database queries or data analytics, without experiencing performance bottlenecks. This improved workload handling translates into enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.

3. Enhanced Storage Performance

The high-speed 8gb connection between the adapter and storage arrays results in improved storage performance. It enables faster access to data stored on the arrays, reducing latency and improving application responsiveness. This enhanced storage performance is crucial for critical applications that require quick access to large datasets.

4. Scalability

The 8gb speed of the Emulex LPE12000-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides scalability for future growth. It allows for the connection of multiple devices or expansion of existing storage arrays without sacrificing performance. This scalability ensures that your infrastructure can accommodate increased data demands as your business grows.

5. Interoperability

The 8gb speed is a widely adopted standard in the industry, ensuring interoperability with a vast array of devices and systems. It allows you to seamlessly integrate the Emulex LPE12000-E with existing infrastructure components, such as switches or storage devices, without compatibility issues. This interoperability simplifies deployment and enhances the flexibility of your IT environment.

Channel: Single

What is a Single Channel?

A single-channel configuration means that the Emulex LPE12000-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter has one independent pathway for data transfer between the adapter and connected devices. Each channel represents a separate communication path that enables simultaneous data transfers.

Benefits of Single Channel

1. Cost-effectiveness

The single-channel configuration offers a cost-effective solution for environments with moderate storage requirements. It eliminates the need for additional channels or redundant connections, reducing hardware costs and simplifying deployment. This makes it an ideal choice for small to medium-sized businesses or budget-conscious IT departments.

2. Simplicity

With a single-channel configuration, the setup and management of the Emulex LPE12000-E become straightforward and less complex. There is no need to configure or troubleshoot multiple channels, streamlining administration tasks and reducing potential points of failure. This simplicity translates into time and resource savings for IT teams.

3. Dedicated Performance

A single channel ensures dedicated performance for connected devices. Each device connected to the Emulex LPE12000-E has exclusive access to the bandwidth and resources of the channel, preventing any performance degradation caused by sharing with other devices. This dedicated performance is beneficial for applications that require consistent and reliable throughput.

4. Reliability

With a single-channel configuration, the Emulex LPE12000-E offers increased reliability by reducing potential points of failure. A single communication pathway simplifies troubleshooting and isolates issues to a specific channel, making it easier to identify and resolve problems. This enhanced reliability minimizes downtime and improves system availability.

5. Flexibility

While a single-channel configuration may have certain limitations in terms of maximum throughput, it provides flexibility for future expansion. Additional channels can be easily added when the need arises, allowing for seamless scalability without requiring a complete hardware replacement. This flexibility ensures that your infrastructure can adapt to changing business requirements without significant disruptions.

Additional Components: Standard Bracket Card Only

What is a Standard Bracket Card Only?

The Emulex LPE12000-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter comes with a standard bracket card only, which refers to the physical mounting bracket used to install the adapter into the server's chassis. The standard bracket card is a commonly used form factor that fits most server configurations.

Benefits of Standard Bracket Card Only

1. Compatibility

The standard bracket card ensures compatibility with a wide range of server models and chassis types. It eliminates the need for specialized mounting brackets or adapters, simplifying installation and reducing potential compatibility issues. This compatibility ensures that the Emulex LPE12000-E can be seamlessly integrated into your existing server infrastructure.

2. Ease of Installation

The standard bracket card's universal design makes the installation process quick and straightforward. It typically requires minimal tools and expertise, allowing IT teams to deploy the Emulex LPE12000-E efficiently. This ease of installation saves time and resources, enabling faster deployment of the host bus adapter.

3. Cost-effectiveness

By including only the standard bracket card, the Emulex LPE12000-E offers a cost-effective solution for organizations that already have compatible mounting brackets or do not require specialized ones. It eliminates the need to purchase additional brackets, reducing hardware costs and optimizing budget allocation.

4. Space Efficiency

The standard bracket card's compact design ensures space efficiency within the server chassis. It occupies minimal space, allowing for better airflow and heat dissipation. This space efficiency is particularly crucial in dense server environments where maximizing available space is essential for maintaining optimal performance and temperature levels.

5. Versatility

The standard bracket card's versatility enables easy transferability between different server models or chassis types. If you decide to upgrade or replace your servers, the Emulex LPE12000-E can be effortlessly moved to the new hardware without requiring additional mounting accessories. This versatility provides flexibility and investment protection for your infrastructure.