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Emulex

Emulex LP21002Product 10 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

SKU CH-QB61-J55RJ MPN LP21002Product

Dual-port Fibre Channel adapter delivering 10 Gbit/s over PCI-X 1.0a with two LC connections

  • Product typeFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
  • Dual 10 Gbit/s ports consolidate LAN and SAN traffic
  • PCI-X 1.0a host interface fits legacy server slots
  • Low-profile 4.4" height suits dense chassis
  • RoHS certified for regulated environments
  • Two LC connectors enable direct fibre links

Dual-port 10 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter

The Emulex LightPulse LP21002 is a dual-port converged network adapter that delivers 10 Gbit/s Fibre Channel over Ethernet connectivity. It fits servers requiring host LAN and SAN consolidation through a single PCI-X 1.0a slot. Two LC ports provide the physical Fibre Channel links.

PCI-X 1.0a plug-in card installation

The card installs as a standard plug-in card into an available PCI-X 1.0a slot measuring 4.4 inches in height and 9.1 inches in width. Ensure the server chassis has enough clearance for the full card length. The only common issue is attempting to seat the adapter in a shorter PCI or PCIe slot, which will prevent proper electrical contact.

Verify PCI-X slot and LC cabling

Confirm the target server has a free PCI-X 1.0a slot that can accommodate a card of the stated height and width. Check that the Fibre Channel fabric uses LC connectors compatible with the adapter's two ports. This adapter is not for systems that only offer PCIe slots or that require a different port count.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEmulex
Product typeFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Questions about this item

How can I verify the Emulex LP21002-M is operating correctly after installing it in a PCI-X 1.0a slot?

The adapter should appear in the server BIOS and operating system as a dual-port 10 Gbit/s Fibre Channel HBA with both LC ports showing link lights when connected to an active fabric.

What comes with the LightPulse LP21002 card and what must be purchased separately?

The plug-in card itself is supplied; LC fibre patch cables and compatible SFP+ transceivers for the two ports are not included and must be sourced separately.

Which version of the LP21002 should I choose for a server that only accepts PCI-X 1.0a cards?

The LP21002-M model listed here uses the PCI-X 1.0a host interface and fits the 4.4" by 9.1" form factor required by that slot type.

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