Like the LP9002L, the LP9002C provides support for 2Gb/s Fibre Channel data rates, delivering the industry’s highest performance. The LP9002C features automatic speed negotiation capability which allows complete compatibility with existing 1Gb/s Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), and allows seamless upgrades to higher speed 2Gb/s SANs.
The LP9002C provides the flexibility and broad interoperability needed for complex and highly scalable SANs. The LP9002C 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.
LP9002C also features sophisticated hardware that provides superior performance in SANs, delivering low latency and high throughput in switched fabric, arbitrated loop and clustered environments. Support for fiber optic cabling is provided through a small form factor (LC) optical embedded interface.
Driver Support
The LightPulse™ LP9002C 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 the Solaris environment. The LP9002C driver is also fully compatible with the Emulex LP9002L, LP9000, LP8000, LP7000E, LP952L and LP850 PCI host bus adapters. It also shares a commmon source base with drivers for the LP9002S and LP8000S, allowing a common look and feel across separate hardware platforms.
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