HPE 84E Quad-Port Host Bus Adapter

Streamlined installation and management, unrivaled scalability, and industry-leading virtualization support make the quad-port LPe12004 8Gb Fibre Channel (8GFC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) the ideal solution for enterprise, mixed-OS and virtual server environments.

Proven Design, Architecture and Interface

Emulex LightPulse HBAs' highly integrated processor design minimizes onboard components to improve host performance and efficiency. Advanced error-checking features ensure the integrity of block data as it traverses the Storage Area Network (SAN). Emulex's firmware-based architecture enables feature and performance upgrades without costly hardware changes. The unique Service Level Interface (SLI™) allows use of a common driver across all models of Emulex HBAs on a given OS platform. Installation and management facilities are designed to minimize server reboots and further simplify deployment. Emulex is trusted by data centers the world-over, with more than 12 million HBA ports shipped and installed to date.

Powerful Management Software for Maximum Data Center Efficiency

The Emulex OneCommand® Manager enterprise-class management application features a multiprotocol, cross-platform architecture that provides centralized management of all adapters provided by Emulex. This enables IT administrators to manage network connectivity with one tool for maximum efficiency. OneCommand Manager also features:

OneCommand Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter Server enables comprehensive control of Fibre Channel HBAs and network (FCoE, iSCSI and TCP/IP NIC) connectivity solutions provided by Emulex from VMware's vCenter Server management console. Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter Server supports both the new VMware vSphere 5.1 Web Client and the VMware vCenter Server desktop client with an identical feature set regardless of the client.