Broadcom LPE12004 8GFC Quad Port HBA
Unparalleled Manageability, Reliability, Performance and Ease of Deployment
Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability, and industry-leading virtualization support make the quad-port Emulex LightPulse LPe12004 Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBA) ideal solutions for enterprise, mixed-OS and virtual server environments.
Proven design, architecture and interface
Emulex LightPulse HBAs' highly integrated processor design minimized onboard components to improve host performance and efficiency. Advanced error-checking features ensure the integrity of block data as it traverses the SAN. Emulex's firmware-based architecture enables feature and performance upgrades without costly hardware changes. The unique Service Level Interface (SLIâ„¢) allows use of a common driver across all models of Emulex HBAs on a given OS platform. Installation and management facilities are designed to minimize server reboots and further simplify deployment.
Powerful Management Software for Maximum Data Center Efficiency
The Emulex OneCommand® Manager enterprise class management application features a multiprotocol, cross-platform architecture that provides centralized management of all adapters provided by Emulex. This enables IT administrators to manage network connectivity with one tool for maximum efficiency. OneCommand Manager also features:
- OneCommand® Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter Server-enables comprehensive control of Fibre Channel HBAs and network (FCoE, iSCSI and TCP/IP NIC) connectivity solutions provided by Emulex from VMware's vCenter Server management console. Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter Server supports both the new VMware vSphere 5.1 Web Client and the VMware vCenter Server desktop client with an identical feature set regardless of the client.