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Google+Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 - Optimal Performance and Power Efficiency with Emulex
Emulex offers a broad family of LightPulse® Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) adapters supporting Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. In supporting Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. Emulex was able to take advantage of a number of new high-performance Windows architectural features. Here are some examples of how Emulex is able to give you an excellent connectivity solution for your Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 storage area networks.
Improve CPU and Memory Utilization - Storport Miniport Driver
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reduce server CPU requirements from I/O intensive workloads from previous Windows Server operating system versions. Both Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 also include significant improvements with memory usage, which is particularly beneficial for applications like Exchange Server that support a large number of users. The Emulex Storport Miniport driver is optimized for use with Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 and delivers benefitis in both CPU and memory utilization.
Boost Performance with Enhanced Interrupt Handling - MSI-X
With the proliferation of server virtualization, it is increasingly important to achieve maximum CPU utilization. Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 support Message Signaled Interrupts-eXtended (MSI-X), a new technology that allows CPU interrupts from multiple devices to be processed in parallel. MSI-X is supported with Emulex 8Gb/s HBAs and provides maximum efficiency when redundant HBAs are installed for failover and load balancing.
