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456972-B21 Overview
456972-B21-HP BLc Emulex LPe1205 8Gb FC HBA Opt is a premium expansion card designed as a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that connects advanced storage networks to enterprise servers. Leveraging a PCIe x8 interface with PCIe 3.0 generation, it employs an Emulex controller optimized for high-speed 8Gb Fibre Channel communications, making it ideal for environments demanding reliable storage connectivity.
Engineered for storage expansion use cases, this FC HBA delivers trusted performance and broad operating system support including Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. It comes in a full-height bracket design with passive cooling, ensuring durability and compatibility in demanding server environments.
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456972-B21 Specifications
Product Type | Expansion Card |
Card Type | Storage Controller |
Interface | PCIe x8 |
PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 |
Chipset / Controller | Emulex |
Supported Ports | N/A |
Port Count | 2 |
Max Data Rate | N/A |
RAID Levels Supported | N/A |
Capture Resolution | N/A |
Capture Frame Rate | N/A |
Low Profile Bracket | No |
Full Height Bracket | Yes |
Cooling | Passive |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
Bus Width | 64-bit |
Power Requirements | 3.3V |
Use Case | Storage Expansion |
Product Name | 456972-B21-HP BLc Emulex LPe1205 8Gb FC HBA Opt |
Height | N/A |
Width | N/A |
Depth | N/A |
Weight | N/A |
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Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Card Type | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Other | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card |
Chipset / Controller | Emulex | Emulex LPE 12000 | Emulex LPE31002 | SAS 9300-4i | Intel X710 |
Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
Depth | N/A | N/A | 8.66 inches | N/A | 0.78 |
Full Height Bracket | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Height | N/A | N/A | 0.83 inches | N/A | 1.73 |
Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 |
Low Profile Bracket | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10Gbps |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Port Count | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
Product Name | 456972-B21-HP BLc Emulex LPe1205 8Gb FC HBA Opt | 540-BBEB-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12000 Single Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 403-BBMB-Dell EmulexLPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | H5-25473-00-SAS 9300-4i - PCIe - SAS,SATA - 1 x Mini SAS HD SFF8643 - Green - Grey - 2800000 h - EMC: Class B-US (CFR 47 - P15B); ICES-00; V-3/02.04; EN55022/EN55024; AS/NZS 3548; N-B… | E10G17-F2-E10G17-F2 - Internal - Wired - PCI Express - Ethernet - 10000 Mbit/s |
Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RJ-45 |
Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Network Upgrade / Server Expansion |
Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.7 lbs | N/A | 0.22 |
Width | N/A | N/A | 3.44 inches | N/A | 4.29 |
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