Turn-key installation, simplified management, low-cost HBAs for SMB users

Simple installation and management with optimized performance make the Emulex LightPulse LPe111 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) the ideal solution for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). The 4Gb/s PCI Express LPe111 has a wizard-directed installation and intuitive management tool designed for SMB users without Storage Area Network (SAN) expertise.

Designed for first-time SAN users

The LPe111 includes SMB AutoPilot Installer®, a wizard that steps through the complete HBA installation for Windows with just a few mouse clicks. In addition, Emulex AutoPilot Manager™ provides a simple Windows and Linux management tool for the LPe111 that is tailored specifically for SMB users. Users can easily monitor and perform any necessary maintenance, including updating firmware.

Key features

• 4Gb/s Fibre Channel link with auto speed negotiation
• PCI Express
• SMB AutoPilot Installer simplifies the HBA installation process to a few mouse clicks
• AutoPilot Manager provides a single management console for all installed SMB HBAs
• Common driver model eases management and enables upgrades independent of firmware
• Microsoft Simple SAN components

Key benefits

• Low-cost HBAs optimized for today's SMB SAN environments
• First-time users can install an HBA in a matter of minutes without any SAN expertise
• SAN performance and scalability without any complexity
• Robust interoperability ensured by testing with best-in-class switches and arrays from select storage partners

Standards

• ANSI Fibre Channel - FC-PH-3, FC-PI-2, FC-FS, FC-AL-2, FC-GS-4, FC-FLA, FC-PLDA, FC-TAPE, FCP-2
• Fibre Channel class 2 and 3
• PHP hot plug - hot swap
• PCI Express base spec 1.0a
• PCI Express card electromechanical spec 1.0a

Architecture

• Single-channel
• Up to 16 total port logins available
• 4Gb/s, 2Gb/s or 1Gb/s FC Link speeds automatically detected

Comprehensive OS Support

• Windows, Linux

Hardware Environments

• x86 and x64 processor families

Optical

• Data rates: 1.0625, 2.125 and 4.25Gb/s auto-detected
• Optics: Short wave lasers with LC type connector
• Cable
  • 50/125 microns, up to 300 meters at 2Gb/s; 150 meters at 4Gb/s
  • 62.5/125 microns, up to 150 meters at 2Gb/s; 70 meters at 4Gb/s

Physical Dimensions

• Short, low-profile MD2 form factor card
• 167.64mm x 64.42mm (6.60" x 2.54")
• Standard bracket (low profile available)

Power & Environmental Requirements

• Volts:  +3.3
• Operating temperature:  0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F)
• Airflow required: Natural Convection
• Storage temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Agency Approvals

• Class 1 Laser Product per DHHS 21CFR (J) and EN60825
• UL recognized to UL 60950-1
• CUR recognized to CSA22.2, No. 60950-1-03
• TUV certified to EN60950
  • FCC rules, Part 15, Class B
  • ICES-003, Class B
  • EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC (CE Mark)
• EN55022, Class B
• EN55024
  • Australian EMC Framework (C–Tick Mark) AS/NZS CISPR22, Class B
  • VCCI, Class B
  • MIC (Korea), Class B
  • BSMI (Taiwan), Class B