Description
Product Overview of PCI Express 2.0 FC Host Bus Adapter
The HP 659818-B21 BLc Emulex LPE1205A is a dual-port, 8GB PCI Express 2.0 Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class Gen8 servers. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of this product and its features, including its design, performance, and compatibility.
Design
The HP 659818-B21 BLc Emulex LPE1205A HBA is designed to provide a reliable and high-performance connection between HP BladeSystem c-Class Gen8 servers and external storage systems. The HBA supports two 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports, each with an optical LC connector. The HBA also includes an on-board processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and a PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface.
Performance
The HP 659818-B21 BLc Emulex LPE1205A HBA delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity, with a maximum throughput of 8Gbps per port. The HBA supports Fibre Channel protocols including FCP-2, FCP-3, FC-Tape, and FC-SP. It also supports a range of features such as advanced data streaming, frame-level error detection, and recovery, and multiple concurrent protocols.
Compatibility
The HP 659818-B21 BLc Emulex LPE1205A HBA is designed to be compatible with HP BladeSystem c-Class Gen8 servers. It is also compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, VMware, and Solaris. The HBA supports a range of Fibre Channel topologies, including point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and switched fabric.
Management and monitoring
The HP 659818-B21 BLc Emulex LPE1205A HBA includes a suite of management and monitoring tools designed to simplify installation, configuration, and maintenance. The HBA supports HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM), which provides centralized management of HP servers and storage systems. It also includes Emulex OneCommand Manager, which provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing and monitoring the HBA. OneCommand Manager also includes a range of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools to help identify and resolve issues.
Security
The HP 659818-B21 BLc Emulex LPE1205A HBA includes a range of security features designed to protect data in transit. The HBA supports Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), which provides secure authentication and encryption of Fibre Channel traffic. It also supports Fibre Channel Authentication Protocol (FCAP), which provides mutual authentication between Fibre Channel endpoints. The HBA also includes a range of features such as fabric-based zoning, LUN masking, and N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), which help ensure secure access to storage resources.
In Summary, the HP 659818-B21 BLc Emulex LPE1205A HBA is a high-performance Fibre Channel HBA designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class Gen8 servers. It provides reliable and secure connectivity to external storage systems, with support for a range of Fibre Channel protocols and topologies. The HBA includes a suite of management and monitoring tools designed to simplify installation, configuration, and maintenance, and includes a range of security features to protect data in transit.
General Information about the HP 659818-B21
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU#: 659818-B21
- Controller Type: Host Bus Adapter
- Spare Part Number: 662538-001
- Type: Controller
Networking
- Ports: 8Gb Fibre Channel x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 2GB Fibre Channel, 4GB Fibre Channel, 8GB Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel: FC-Tape, FC-SP
- Data Transfer Rate: 8.5 GBPS
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 2 x network – 8GB Fibre Channel
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards: WEEE
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required: SunSoft Solaris x86 10, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Dimensions & Weight
- Depth: 3.9 in
- Height: 3.5 in
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 158 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
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