Unparalleled manageability, reliability, performance and ease of deployment

Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability, and industry-leading virtualization support makes the Emulex LightPulse LPe1205-M dual-channel mezzanine card an ideal solution for the Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade server platform. With powerful installation and management tools, the LPe1205-M delivers maximum performance in the broadest range of applications and environments.

Proven design, architecture and interface

The highly integrated single-chip design of LightPulse HBAs minimizes onboard components, while advanced error-checking methods assure robust data integrity. The Emulex firmware-based architecture enables feature and performance upgrades without costly hardware changes. The unique Service Level Interface (SLI) allows use of a common driver across all models of Emulex HBAs. Installation and management applications are designed to minimize reboots and further simplify deployment.

Key features

• Support for Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended (MSI-X), improves host utilization & enhances application performance
• Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
• Simplified installation and configuration using common HBA drivers and automated installation utilities
• Efficient centralized administration of Emulex HBAs anywhere in the SAN via powerful management applications
• Common driver model ensures that one driver supports all generations of Emulex HBAs on a given OS platform
• Easy deployment of new firmware with minimal server reboots
• Support for Industry Standard Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) enabling server to fabric authentication across the SAN
• FlexAddress simplifies management of mezzanine cards within the PowerEdge M1000e blade server platform

Key benefits

• Superior quality and reliability ensures data availability
• Highly efficient installation accelerates deployment and reduces administration costs
• Maximum SAN performance increases scalability and user satisfaction in large enterprise installations
• Robust interoperability simplifies deployment and upgrades of SAN hardware and software
• Provides efficient host utilization & compliance with SAN management best practices
• Supports IT server consolidation and energy conservation initiatives