The Emulex 16 Gb (Generation 6) Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) The Emulex 16 Gb (Generation 6) Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapters (HBAs) are the perfect solution for high-speed data transfer in storage connectivity for virtualized environments, data backup, and mission-critical applications on Lenovo System x servers. These HBAs are designed to meet the demands of modern networked storage systems that utilize high performance and low latency solid state storage drives for caching and persistent storage, as well as hard disk drive arrays. ExpressLane for Maximum Application Performance The Emulex 16 Gb Gen 6 FC HBAs feature ExpressLane, a technology that prioritizes mission-critical traffic in congested networks. This ensures maximum application performance on flash storage arrays, making it an ideal choice for high-demand environments. Seamless Support for Brocade ClearLink Diagnostics Through Emulex OneCommand Manager, the Emulex 16 Gb Gen 6 FC HBAs seamlessly support Brocade ClearLink diagnostics. This ensures the reliability and management of storage networks when connected to Brocade Gen 5 FC SAN fabrics, providing peace of mind for IT professionals.