This is a genuine IBM Emulex LPE12004 Quad-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) (P/N: 74Y3467). This high-density PCIe card is engineered to provide reliable, high-performance connectivity from IBM POWER Systems to a Storage Area Network (SAN). With four independent 8Gb/s ports, it is an excellent solution for environments requiring extensive multi-pathing for high availability or connections to multiple storage arrays.

Key Features

• Quad-Port High Density: Features four 8Gb/s auto-negotiating FC ports, providing maximum connectivity from a single PCIe slot, which is ideal for high-availability SAN configurations.

• Designed for IBM POWER Systems: This adapter is a certified component for IBM POWER7 and other compatible servers, ensuring seamless integration and reliability.

• Emulex Reliability: Built on Emulex's trusted LightPulse technology, known for its stability, performance, and broad interoperability with a wide range of servers and storage arrays.

• Virtualization Optimized: Supports features like N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), making it an excellent choice for virtualized environments like PowerVM.