Unparalleled Manageability, Reliability, Performance, and Ease of Deployment The Emulex LightPulse LPe12002 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) offers a streamlined installation and management process, unrivaled scalability, and industry-leading virtualization support. This makes it the ideal solution for enterprise, mixed-operating system (OS), and virtual server environments. With powerful management capabilities and broad platform support, this dual-channel HBA delivers maximum performance in a wide range of applications and environments. Proven Design, Architecture, and Interface The Emulex LightPulse HBA features a highly integrated processor design that minimizes onboard components, improving host performance and efficiency. Advanced error-checking features ensure the integrity of block data as it traverses the Storage Area Network (SAN). The firmware-based architecture allows for easy feature and performance upgrades without costly hardware changes. Additionally, the unique Service Level Interface (SLI) allows for the use of a common driver across all models of Emulex HBAs on a given OS platform. The installation and management facilities are designed to minimize server reboots and simplify deployment.