Description
Management and Monitoring Tools
Here are some management and monitoring tools that can be used with the P7GJV Dell Emulex LPE32002 32GB Dual-Port PCIE 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter:
- Emulex OneCommand Manager: This is a comprehensive management tool that provides a unified view of Emulex Fibre Channel and Converged Network Adapters, and allows administrators to manage and monitor their storage networks from a single interface. It provides real-time data on performance and health, and includes advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools.
- Emulex HBA Capture: This tool allows administrators to capture and analyze HBA traffic, providing insights into traffic patterns and identifying potential issues. It can be used to troubleshoot performance problems and optimize network configurations.
- Emulex HBAnyware: This is a web-based management tool that provides a simple and intuitive interface for managing Emulex HBAs. It allows administrators to configure HBA settings, update firmware, and monitor HBA performance and status.
- Dell OpenManage Storage Services: This is a suite of management tools that provide centralized management and monitoring of Dell storage devices, including host bus adapters. It allows administrators to perform tasks such as configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and reporting, from a single console.
- Dell EMC System Advisor Model (SAM): This is an online tool that helps administrators design and optimize Dell EMC storage systems, including HBA configurations. It allows users to model various system configurations, and provides recommendations based on best practices and performance benchmarks.
It’s worth noting that some of these tools may require additional licenses or subscriptions, so it’s important to check with the vendor for specific requirements and pricing information.
Reliability and Availability Features
The P7GJV Dell Emulex LPE32002 32GB Dual-Port PCIE 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter comes with several reliability and availability features that are critical for enterprise-class storage networks. These features include:
- End-to-End Data Protection: The host bus adapter provides end-to-end data protection, ensuring that data is protected from corruption during transmission from the server to the storage array.
- Dynamic Buffering: The adapter uses dynamic buffering to optimize data flow and ensure that data is delivered reliably and with low latency.
- High Availability: The adapter is designed for high availability and supports features such as failover and load balancing. This helps ensure that data access is not interrupted in the event of a hardware or software failure.
- Data Center Bridging: The adapter supports Data Center Bridging (DCB), which is a set of extensions to the Ethernet protocol that provide congestion management and lossless data transmission. This ensures that data is delivered reliably and without delay, even in high-traffic environments.
- HBA Health Status Monitoring: The adapter supports HBA health status monitoring, which provides real-time monitoring of the HBA’s health and performance. This helps administrators identify potential issues before they cause downtime or data loss.
- PCIe 3.0: The adapter supports PCIe 3.0, which provides high bandwidth and low latency. This helps ensure that data is delivered quickly and reliably, even in high-traffic environments.
These features help ensure that the P7GJV Dell Emulex LPE32002 32GB Dual-Port PCIE 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides reliable and high-performance connectivity for enterprise-class storage networks.
Operating System Compatibility
The P7GJV Dell Emulex LPE32002 32GB Dual-Port PCIE 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
- VMware ESXi 5.1
- VMware ESXi 5.5
- VMware ESXi 6.0
- VMware ESXi 6.5
- VMware ESXi 6.7
General Information
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : P7GJV
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Fibre Channel
Technical Specifications
Here are the technical specifications for the P7GJV Dell Emulex LPE32002 32GB Dual-Port PCIE 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter:
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Data Transfer Rate: 32 Gbps
- Bus Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Number of Ports: 2
- Connector Type: SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus)
- Operating Systems Supported: Windows, Linux, VMware
- Protocols Supported: FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol), FC-AL (Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop), FC-FLA (Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attachment)
- Management Support: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), SMI-S (Storage Management Initiative Specification)
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 2.7 in (16.8 x 6.9 cm)
This host bus adapter is designed to provide high-performance connectivity for enterprise storage networks, supporting 32 Gbps data rates over dual FC ports. Its SFP+ connector allows for flexible cabling options, and its PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for high-speed data transfers. The adapter is compatible with a variety of operating systems and protocols, and includes management support for easy configuration and monitoring. Note that the package includes only the standard bracket card.
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