Description
Key Features of LPE31004B-M6 Emulex HBA Card
The Emulex LPE31004B-M6 is a 16GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card designed for use in high-performance computing environments. Here are some of its key features:
- Quad-Ports: The LPE31004B-M6 HBA card has four ports, allowing it to connect up to four Fibre Channel devices at once. This feature increases the card’s flexibility and efficiency in high-performance computing environments.
- PCIe 3.0 Interface: The LPE31004B-M6 uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, which provides a high-bandwidth connection between the HBA card and the host computer. This enables high-speed data transfers and reduces latency.
- 16Gbps Speed: The LPE31004B-M6 supports data transfer speeds of up to 16Gbps, making it suitable for use in demanding applications that require high bandwidth and low latency.
- Emulex Firmware-Based Architecture (FBA): This feature allows the HBA card to provide reliable and scalable performance in high-performance computing environments. It also enables the card to support a wide range of storage protocols and operating systems.
- Integrated Management Tools: The LPE31004B-M6 comes with integrated management tools that enable users to monitor and manage the HBA card and its associated storage devices. These tools provide real-time information about the card’s performance, allowing users to optimize its operation.
- Energy-Efficient: The LPE31004B-M6 is designed to be energy-efficient, reducing power consumption and lowering operating costs. This feature makes it an ideal choice for data centers that require high-performance computing solutions while keeping energy costs low.
- Advanced Error Handling: The LPE31004B-M6 features advanced error handling capabilities, which enable it to detect and correct errors in real-time. This helps to ensure that data transfers are reliable and accurate, even in high-stress computing environments.
Configuration and Management of LPE31004B-M6 Emulex HBA Card
The Emulex LPE31004B-M6 is a quad-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card designed for high-performance storage networking. To configure and manage this card, you can follow the steps below:
- Install the HBA card into an available PCI-E slot on your server.
- Install the latest Emulex HBA management software, which is called Emulex OneCommand Manager. This software provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that you can use to configure and manage the HBA card.
- Launch the OneCommand Manager GUI and select the HBA card that you want to manage. The GUI will display information about the card, including its firmware version, WWN (World Wide Name), and driver version.
- Configure the HBA card settings according to your needs. For example, you can configure the card’s port speed, link speed, and other parameters.
- Monitor the performance of the HBA card using the OneCommand Manager GUI. You can view statistics such as throughput, latency, and error rates for each port on the card.
- If necessary, update the firmware on the HBA card using the OneCommand Manager GUI. Emulex periodically releases firmware updates that address bugs and improve performance.
- Troubleshoot any issues with the HBA card using the OneCommand Manager GUI. The GUI provides diagnostic tools that can help you identify and resolve issues with the card or its connections to storage devices.
Operating System Compatibility
The operating system compatibility for the LPE31004B-M6 Emulex 16GB Fibre Channel Quad-Ports PCI-E HBA card depends on the driver support provided by Emulex and the operating system vendor.
According to Emulex, the LPE31004B-M6 HBA card is supported on the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, and 2008 R2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2, 7.9, 7.8, and 7.7
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1, 15, 12 SP5, and 12 SP4
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U1c, 7.0 U1b, 7.0 U1a, 7.0 U1, 7.0, 6.7 U3c, 6.7 U3b, 6.7 U3a, 6.7 U3, 6.7 U2, 6.7 U1, 6.7, 6.5 U3d, 6.5 U3c, 6.5 U3b, 6.5 U3a, 6.5 U3, 6.5 U2, 6.5 U1, and 6.5
It is recommended to check with Emulex or the operating system vendor for the latest information on driver support and compatibility before purchasing or installing the HBA card on a particular operating system.
General Information about this Emulex LPE31004B-M6
- Manufacturer: Emulex
- Part Number or SKU# LPE31004B-M6
- Product Type : Fibre Channel
Technical Information of Fibre Channel Adapter
- Interface : Host Bus Adapter
- Host Bus Type : PCIe Gen3 x8
- I/O Controller : XE501
- Ports : 4
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