HPE LPe1205A 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-
QuickSpecs
Overview
Overview
HPE LPe1205A 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-Class
Extended SKU - This adapter is part of an extended catalog of products tailored for customers in specific markets or with specific workloads,
requiring the utmost in performance or value, but typically have a longer lead-time.
The HPE LPe1205A dual port Fibre Channel HBA provides reliable, high-performance connectivity up to 8Gb/s. The HPE LPe1205A
also provides features such as data integrity, security and virtualization which are all complimentary to initiatives important to the
enterprise data center. For greater system up time, the HPE LPe1205A dual port design is the ideal Fibre Channel connectivity solution
for applications that rely on high-availability for business continuity. The HPE LPe1205A leverages the several generations of Fibre
Channel design to provide the greatest level of performance, scalability and manageability. Using Emulex's exclusive firmware and driver
architecture, the HPE LPe1205A is designed to be fully driver compatible with all Emulex HBAs.
Furthermore, this architecture allows firmware to be upgraded without taking the server off-line or re-booting, and without the need to
upgrade the driver. This provides hardware investment protection and ensures maximizes system uptime. As with all Emulex LightPulse
Fibre Channel HBAs, the HPE LPe1205A is managed with Emulex OneCommand™ Manager (OCM) HBA management application. OCM
provides a secure, centralized administration console to discover, and manage Emulex Fibre Channel HBAs on local and remote hosts.
Powerful diagnostic tools and flexible interface options (GUI, CLI and Browser) provide the greatest level of manageability. Fibre Channel
is the de-facto standard for virtual server storage connectivity and Emulex HBAs are fully qualified for virtual server environments.
Class
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Overview
HPE LPe1205A 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-Class
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Platform Information
Platform Information
Models
HPE LPe1205A 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-Class 659818-B21
Compatibility Supported Servers
Interoperability - HPE Storage and Third Party Switches
8Gb c-Class HBA Mezzanine (Mezz) Card Applications
BL460c Gen9
BL660c Gen9
WS460c Gen9
NOTE:
The HPE LPe1205A 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class must be deployed with the cClass BladeSystem infrastructure and will only work with the BL c-Class Server Enclosures.
NOTE:
The HPE LPe1205A 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class is not compatible with HPE
ProLiant Generation 7 and earlier server blades.
NOTE:
This is a Type A mezzanine card, and can be configured in either Type A or Type B slots on HPE
ProLiant Gen8 Server Blades.
HPE Virtual Connect Products
8Gb Switches and Directors
4Gb Switches and Directors
2Gb Switches and Directors
Compatible with Fibre Channel switches including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and third party vendors
including Cisco, Brocade, and McData
HPE 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass Thru Module for BladeSystem c-Class*
NOTE:
*Servers must connect to a SAN and never directly to a storage device.
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Standard Features
Standard Features
At a Glance Features
• Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and Virtual Fabric
– Support for up to 255 VPorts improves server consolidation capabilities and asset utilization
• Superior performance capable of sustaining up to 200,000 I/Os per second per channel
– Delivers the performance needed for high transaction data base environments (ie: Oracle, SQL Server,
etc)
• Host to Fabric FC-SP authentication
– Provides advanced security protecting the SAN from potential threats such as WWN spoofing,
compromised servers etc.
• BlockGuard™ ready (T10-DIF) - ensures end-to-end data integrity
• Common driver model allows a single driver to support all Emulex HBAs on a given OS
• Easy deployment of new firmware with minimal server reboots
• Efficient centralized administration of Emulex HBAs via powerful management tools
• 8, 4, 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel link speed support
• Full fabric support with automatic topology and auto-negotiation
• Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended (MSI-X) Support for Greater Host CPU Utilization
• Streamlines interrupt routing to improve overall server efficiency
• PCI Express Bus: Gen I (x8), Gen II (x4)
• Multi-Path support for redundant HBAs and paths
• Support FC-Tape devices
• Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Supported: Windows Server 2008, VMware 5.0, RHEL 5,
RHEL 6, SLES 10, SLES 11, Solaris 10 x86
• Improved Power Management by monitoring the environment
Cost-savvy
Change-ready
• Emulex installation and management tools automate installation and provide local and remote HBA
configuration and management, therefore reducing cost of HBA installations across the enterprise.
• Emulex's automated installation facilities and extensive management capabilities speed HBA deployment
and device management, while reducing administration costs and protecting IT investment.
• Emulex HBAs feature a firmware upgradeable architecture for long-term investment protection, feature
and performance upgrades and seamless backward compatibility.
• Fully compatible with Virtual Connect.
• Emulex's unique Service Level Interface (SLI) architecture allows complete independence between HBA
hardware, firmware and drivers. That means no reboots during configuration changes and no need for OS
specific firmware. A single driver model simplifies management and upgrades across multiple generations
of HBAs.
• Powerful automation capabilities facilitate remote driver parameter, firmware and boot code upgrades.
Advanced diagnostic features such as HBA beaconing and HBA statistics help to optimize management
and network performance while the environmental monitoring feature helps to maintain optimum host to
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Standard Features
fabric connections. In addition to the GUI interface, management functions can also be performed via a
scriptable Command Line Interface (CLI) as well as a web browser.
Energy-thrifty
Time-smart
Superior Quality and Reliability
• Increasing the Fibre Channel link rate to 16Gb/s provides greater bandwidth as a percentage of power
consumed.
• Enhanced virtualization capabilities (NPIV and Virtual Fabric improves server consolidation capabilities and
asset utilization.
• Frame-level Multiplexing and out-of-order frame reassembly increases link efficiency and maximizes HBA
performance.
• A common driver model amongst all Emulex HBAs enables a customer to standardize on one driver version
across their entire installed base - thus reducing the cost and complexity of managing all HBAs.
• Superior Quality and Reliability- Emulex HBAs deliver industry-leading reliability levels which minimizes
downtime and increases productivity.
• Emulex LightPulse HBA management capabilities enable secure, centralized discovery, monitoring,
reporting, and administration of Emulex HBAs on local and remote hosts.
• With in-band and out-of-band management capabilities, Emulex provides data center administrators with
the greatest level of management flexibility.
Emulex HBAs deliver industry-leading reliability levels by utilizing a field-proven, single-chip design that
minimizes components. Emulex HBAs also use a combination of parity, CRC, ECC and other advanced error
checking methods to verify the integrity of data blocks, which are passed from the host interface through the
HBA.
The Most Efficient Installation and Management
Maximum SAN Performance
The Fastest Diagnosis and Recovery
Emulex management tools automate installation and provide local and remote HBA configuration and
management. Emulex's unique Service Level Interface (SLI™) architecture allows complete independence of
device drivers from HBA hardware and firmware. That means no reboots during most configuration changes
and no need for OS specific firmware. A single driver model simplifies management across multiple generations
of HBAs. In addition, Emulex HBAs have a firmware-based architecture that enables feature and performance
upgrades without costly hardware changes, for long-term investment protection and seamless backward
compatibility.
Emulex HBAs deliver maximum performance levels in real-world application environments, with superior
fullduplex data throughput and I/Os per second. And Emulex's exclusive Dynamic Frame Multiplexing ensures
consistently superior performance in mixed load environments such as disk and tape back-up applications.
Comprehensive diagnostic functions, coupled with detailed event logging and tracing, provide for fast, efficient
SAN troubleshooting.
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Standard Features
The Broadest Enterprise Deployment
Software Features
Warranty
With the largest installed base of any Fibre Channel HBA supplier, Emulex is trusted by the world's largest,
mission critical enterprises. Long-standing partnerships with leading storage vendors ensure unparalleled
compatibility levels.
A rich suite of management tools complements the LightPulse family of enterprise Fibre Channel HBAs. As a
centralized management suite, HBAnyware incorporates agent technology that provides discovery, reporting
and management of local and remote HBAs with both in-band Fibre Channel and out-of-band IP support,
enabling sophisticated management capabilities such as remote firmware upgrades and advanced diagnostics
from a single console anywhere in the SAN.
All Emulex device drivers are fully compatible with previous generations of Emulex host bus adapters. A single
driver binary supports all Emulex HBAs on a given host platform, streamlining the management of device
drivers in environments with multiple generations and versions of HBAs, simplifying the upgrade process, and
providing investment protection.
NOTE: For the latest Driver and Operating System options, please visit: http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/
en/enterprise/servers/supportmatrix/redhat_linux.aspx#.V4e8tPkrJD8.
Maximum: The remaining warranty of the HPE product in which it is installed (to a maximum three-year, limited
warranty).
Minimum: One year limited warranty.
NOTE:
Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical
support is available at: http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/warranty/
index.aspx#.V4e3tPkrJhE
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Service and Support
Service and Support
Service and Support NOTE:
Most HPE branded options sourced from HPE that are compatible with your product will be covered under
your main product support at the same level of coverage, allowing you to upgrade freely. Additional support is
required on select workload accelerators, switches, racks and UPS options 12KVA and over. Coverage of the
UPS battery is not included under HPE support services; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
This adapter is covered under HPE Support Services/ Service Contract applied to the HPE
ProLiant Server or enclosure. No separate HPE Support Services need to be purchased.
Warranty and Support Services
Protect your business beyond warranty with HPE Support Services
Parts and Materials
Warranty and Support Services will extend to include HPE options configured with your server or storage
device. The price of support service is not impacted by configuration details. HPE sourced options that are
compatible with your product will be covered under your server support at the same level of coverage allowing
you to upgrade freely. Installation for HPE options is available as needed. To keep support costs low for
everyone, some high value options will require additional support. Additional support is only required on select
high value workload accelerators, fibre switches, InfiniBand and UPS options 12KVA and over. Coverage of the
UPS battery is not included under TS support services; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
HPE Technology Services delivers confidence, reduces risk and helps customers realize agility and stability.
Connect to HPE to help prevent problems and solve issues faster. HPE Support Services enable you to choose
the right service level, length of coverage and response time as you purchase your new server, giving you full
entitlement to the support you need for your IT and business.
Protect your product, beyond warranty.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to
maintain the covered hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available
and recommended engineering improvements. Parts and components that have reached their maximum
supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual,
product quick-specs, or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of
these services. The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash
Drives replaced by Hewlett Packard Enterprise due to malfunction.
For more information
Visit the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service and Support website.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
System Unit
Dimensions (L x W) 3.5 in x 3.9 in
Power and Environmental Specifications
Environmentfriendly Products and
Approach - End-oflife Management and
Recycling
Media N/A (Always connect to BladeSystem interconnect module)
Ports Two
Temperature - Operating 10° to 70°C (55° to 158°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C
per every 305 m (1.8°F per every 1000 ft) above sea level to a maximum of
3050 m (10,000 ft), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is
10°C/hr (18°F/hr). The upper limit may be limited by the type and number
of options installed.
System performance may be reduced if operating with a fan fault or above
30°C (86°F).
Temperature - Non-Operating -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of change is 20°C/hr (36°F/hr).
Humidity - Operating 10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb
temperature, non-condensing.
Humidity - Non-operating 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb
temperature, non-condensing.
Altitude - Operating 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by the type and number
of options installed. Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min
(1500 ft/min).
Altitude - Non-operating 9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min
(1500 ft/min).
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life product return, trade-in, and recycling programs, in many
geographic areas, for our products. Products returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be recycled, recovered
or disposed of in a responsible manner.
The EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each
product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on
the Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE
treatment facilities as well as Hewlett Packard Enterprise OEM customers who integrate and re-sell Hewlett
Packard Enterprise equipment.
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Summary of Changes
Summary of Changes
Date Version History Action Description of Change
05-Feb-2018 Version 7 Changed Overview section was updated.
Changed Compatibility and Service and Support sections were updated.25-Aug-2017 Version 6
Removed Related Options section was removed.
05-Dec-2016 Version 5 Changed Overview, Product Highlights and Related Options sections were updated.
23-Sep-2016 Version 4 Changed Sections in QuickSpecs were updated.
Changed Product Highlights and Related Options sections were updated.17-Jul-2015 Version 3
Removed Obsolete SKUs removed:
UE478E, UE439E, UE480E, UE728E, UE436E, UE729E, UE437E,
UA042E, UE438E, UA040E.
31-Aug-2012 Version 2 Changed Changes were made in Models and Product Highlights sections.
04-Jun-2012 Version 1 New Initial version.
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