{"product_id":"emulex-lpe12002-f-c-8gb-fibre-channel-pcie-host-bus-adapter","title":"Emulex LPe12002-F-C 8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe 2.0 HBA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEmulex LPe12002-F-C 8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe 2.0 Host Bus Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmulex LPe12002-F-C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe 2.0 host bus adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data center environments. Designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eCisco UCS C-Series rack mount servers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCisco MDS switches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this dual-port adapter delivers low-latency, high-speed storage network connectivity. Organizations requiring reliable Fibre Channel infrastructure for mission-critical applications benefit from the LPe12002's proven performance and seamless integration with Cisco platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-port 8Gb\/s Fibre Channel connectivity for redundant storage access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 2.0 interface for compatibility with modern server architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for Cisco UCS C-Series rack mount server deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative support for Cisco MDS switch environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency data transfer for time-sensitive workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact form factor for high-density server configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrategic Sourcing (Emulex)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPE12002-F-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN2XX-AEPCI05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco UCS C-Series, Cisco MDS Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-height PCIe adapter card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an 8Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e connects servers to storage area networks (SANs) via Fibre Channel fabric. The LPe12002-F-C enables high-speed, low-latency communication between Cisco UCS servers and storage devices, essential for database, virtualization, and enterprise applications requiring consistent I\/O performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Emulex LPe12002-F-C compatible with Cisco UCS C-Series servers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the LPe12002-F-C is specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003eCisco UCS C-Series rack mount servers\u003c\/strong\u003e. It integrates seamlessly with UCS infrastructure and is available under Cisco part number N2XX-AEPCI05 for direct procurement through Cisco channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the advantages of PCIe 2.0 for Fibre Channel adapters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCIe 2.0 provides sufficient bandwidth for 8Gb Fibre Channel traffic while maintaining compatibility with enterprise server generations. This interface standard ensures reliable performance in data center environments and supports dual-port configurations without bottlenecking storage I\/O operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the LPe12002-F-C be used with Cisco MDS switches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the adapter is fully compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eCisco MDS switches\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for organizations standardizing on Cisco Fibre Channel infrastructure. The dual-port design allows for redundant connections to separate MDS fabric switches for high availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STRATEGIC SOURCING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41715755286603,"sku":"LPE12002-F-C","price":839.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Emulex-LPe12002-F-C-8Gb-Fibre-Channel-PCIe-2_0-HBA.jpg?v=1788308746","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/emulex-lpe12002-f-c-8gb-fibre-channel-pcie-host-bus-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}