Emulex LP952L

2GB/s Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter

The LightPulse ™ LP952L Fibre Channel PCI host bus adapter delivers exceptional performance for open server environments. Based on Emulex’s Centaur ASIC, the LP952L features a 64-bit 66 MHz low profile PCI interface and provides the richest feature set available. The LP952L can be configured to support standard PCI slots or the low profile PCI slots used in some thin rackmount servers.

The LP952L provides high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for entry-level Windows 2000, Windows NT, Linux and NetWare systems. Based on the Emulex LP9002 architecture, the LP952L provides a unique combination of features, including switched fabric support using F_Port and FL_Port connections, full-duplex data transfers, high data integrity features, support for all fibre channel topologies and support for service class 2 and 3.

The LP952L also features sophisticated hardware that provides superior performance in storage area networks, delivering low latency and high throughput in switched, arbitrated loop and clustered environments.

Features

  • simultaneous full duplex 2Gb/s Fibre Channel delivers up to 400MB/s
  • Full fabric support using F_Port and FL_Port connections
  • On board hardware context cache for superior fabric performance
  • Support for concurrent use of multiple protocols (SCSI, IP)
  • Full support for FC service Class 2 and 3
  • Support for FC-Tape (FCP-2) devices
  • 64-bit, 66 MHz low profile or standard short form factor PCI
  • End-to-end parity protection for high data integrity
  • Robust suite of software including IP and storage protocols under Windows 2000, Windows NT, Linux and NetWare
  • Short-wave optic interface

Driver Support

The LightPulse ™ LP952L is complemented by a rich suite of software support including storage protocol (SCSI), network protocol (IP) as well as concurrent multi-protocol (SCSI & IP) operation, enabling advanced storage area network (SAN) implementations in Windows 2000, Windows NT, Linux, and NetWare environments. All drivers are also fully compatible with the Emulex LP9002L, LP9000, LP8000, LP7000E, and LP850 host bus adapters.

Technical Specifications

Standards
  • ANSI Fibre Channel FC-FS
  • ANSI Fibre Channel FC-PH/PI
  • ANSI Fibre Channel FC-AL
  • ANSI Fibre Channel FC-PLDA
  • ANSI Fibre Channel FC-FLA
  • PCI local bus revision 2.2 (see power requirements)
  • PHP hot plug - hot swap
  • Fibre Channel Class 2, 3
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    Architecture
  • Emulex Centaur ASIC technology
  • up to 133MHz PCI bus master DMA
  • 1MB code RAM
  • 128 KB buffer RAM
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    Software Environments
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
  • Linux
  • NetWare
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    Hardware Environments
  • x86
  • PCI hardware platforms
  • 3.3 or 5V tolerant signaling
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    Optical
    data rate:
  • 1.0625/2.125Gb/s
    • optics:
  • short wave laser
    • cable:
  • 50/125µm multi-mode fiber
  • 62.5/125µm multi-mode fiber
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    connector:
  • LC
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    distance: (1Gb/s)
  • 500 meters (1,640') 50/125 µm fiber
  • 300 meters (984') 62.5/125 µm fiber
    (2Gb/s)
  • 300 meters (984') 50/125 µm fiber
  • 150 meters (492') 62.5/125 µm fiber
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    Physical Dimensions
  • short low profile MD2 form factor
  • low profile or standard bracket
  • 167.64mm x 64.42mm (6.60" x 2.54")
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    Power Requirements
    Volts:
  • +3.3 VDC (± 5%)
    • Power:
  • 7.2 watts typical (9.3 watts max)