Name: LPE12000-E Emulex 8Gbps 8GB Single Port PCI-e FC Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Emulex
SKU: LPE12000-E
Price: 161.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LPE12000-E Emulex LightPulse 8GB Single Port PCI-e FC Host Bus Adapter provides reliable 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity designed for enterprise storage networks. It fits into standard PCI Express slots and is commonly used to link servers with SAN infrastructure, ensuring fast and consistent access to storage resources without unnecessary delays.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	LPE12000-E

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe12000 (LightPulse)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The LPE12000-E Emulex LightPulse is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) built for connecting servers to storage area networks at speeds up to 8Gbps. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable, high-speed access to storage arrays is crucial. Often found in SAN deployments, this HBA suits IT professionals and system administrators looking to enhance storage performance and reduce latency in their server infrastructure. Key Features Offers 8 Gigabit per second Fibre Channel connectivity for rapid data transfers Equipped with a single PCIe port that fits into standard server slots Compatible with PCI Express 2.0 to maximize bandwidth Delivers low latency to improve storage response times Supports a wide range of enterprise-grade storage protocols and systems This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise server racks, connecting critical applications to shared storage resources. It plays a key role in environments that demand consistent and efficient data handling, such as virtualization and database management.

Use Cases
The LPE12000-E Emulex 8Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and storage area networks (SANs) where high-speed, reliable storage connectivity is essential. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, mission-critical applications, and high-density storage clusters requiring low latency and consistent data throughput. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in enterprise IT environments to centralized SAN storage for optimized resource allocation and workload balancing. Facilitating data transfer in financial services data centers where low latency and high availability are critical. Supporting high-performance computing clusters by enabling fast access to shared storage repositories in research institutions. Integrating with storage arrays in large-scale cloud infrastructure to maintain consistent throughput for multi-tenant workloads. Deploying in rack-mount server configurations requiring scalable and resilient FC connectivity for growing storage demands. By providing stable 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity via a PCI Express interface, this adapter enhances operational efficiency in environments demanding scalable, low-latency storage access. It supports the evolving needs of complex storage networks without imposing bottlenecks on data-intensive applications.