Emulex - LPe1150-F4 - PCI Express Fibre Channel HBA with embedded multimode connection - 4 Gb (Mid range HBA)

The Emulex LPe1150-F4 is a single-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter engineered for mid-range enterprise storage connectivity. Its PCI Express x4 interface and embedded multimode LC optics deliver up to 800 MB/s full-duplex throughput, making it a dependable choice for virtualized servers and demanding SAN environments.

Advantages

This HBA combines low power consumption (7–10 W) with advanced features like Boot from SAN, NPIV, and T10 DIF support. The low-profile form factor with included standard bracket ensures compatibility with both 2U and full-height servers, while auto-negotiation to 2 Gbps and 1 Gbps provides investment protection for mixed-speed fabrics.

Suitable for

• Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESX/ESXi, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX environments
• Virtualized data centers requiring NPIV for per-VM storage access
• Servers needing boot-from-SAN capability for diskless operation
• Mid-range SAN deployments with 4 Gbps Fibre Channel infrastructure

Key specifications

• Host interface: PCI Express x4
• Fibre Channel speed: 4 Gbps (auto-negotiating to 2 Gbps, 1 Gbps)
• Ports: 1 x LC multimode optic
• Topologies: Point-to-Point, FC-AL, Switched Fabric
• Data transfer rate: up to 800 MB/s full-duplex
• Form factor: Low-profile PCIe card with standard bracket
• Management: Emulex HBA Anywhere, OneCommand Manager
• Compliance: RoHS, WEEE

Recommendations

For IT administrators seeking a proven, energy-efficient 4 Gbps HBA with broad OS support and robust management tools, the LPe1150-F4 offers an excellent balance of performance and flexibility. Its low-profile design and advanced virtualization features make it a smart choice for consolidating server hardware while maintaining high SAN availability.