The Emulex LPe12002 is a dual-port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA with a PCIe 2.0 interface and backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 slots. It supports 8GFC, 4GFC, and 2GFC SAN environments, plus Windows Server, Linux, Solaris, VMware vSphere, and Hyper-V.

Installation is usually straightforward for IT professionals: insert the low-profile MD2 PCIe card, connect LC fiber cables, install the Emulex driver, and verify SAN zoning. Its common driver model and management tools help simplify setup and firmware deployment.

This adapter is built for enterprise SAN use with a PCIe 2.0 compliant design, dual short-wave optical ports, and support for data integrity features like T10 PI and FC-SP authentication. It is designed for reliable performance, virtualization, and secure storage connectivity.