Here are the key features and benefits for the N88PR Dell QLE2742-DEL Sanblade 32Gb Dual-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter:
- High Performance: The QLE2742-DEL delivers up to 3.2 million IOPS and 32Gbps of bandwidth per port, making it an ideal solution for mission-critical applications that require high performance and low latency.
- Dual-Port Design: The dual-port design of the QLE2742-DEL allows for redundant connections to the SAN, ensuring high availability and failover protection.
- PCIe 3.0 Interface: The QLE2742-DEL features a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, which provides ample bandwidth for high-performance data transfer.
- Fibre Channel Protocol: The QLE2742-DEL supports the Fibre Channel protocol, which is widely used in SAN environments for storage connectivity.
- Advanced Data Protection: The QLE2742-DEL features advanced data protection capabilities, including hardware-assisted virtualization, data integrity, and data encryption.
- Easy Management: The QLE2742-DEL can be easily managed through the QConvergeConsole graphical user interface (GUI), which provides a comprehensive set of tools for configuration, monitoring, and management of the adapter.
- Energy Efficient: The QLE2742-DEL is designed to be energy efficient, with features such as power management and Dynamic Power Management (DPM), which can help reduce power consumption and lower operating costs.
- Easy Integration: The QLE2742-DEL is designed to integrate seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers and storage solutions, ensuring easy deployment and compatibility.
Here are the management and monitoring tools for the N88PR Dell QLE2742-del Sanblade 32GB Dual-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter:
- QLogic SANsurfer: This software suite provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for configuring and managing QLogic Fibre Channel adapters, including the QLE2742-Dell. SANsurfer can be used to monitor HBA performance, update firmware, and configure advanced features like boot from SAN.
- Dell OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS): This software suite allows users to manage and monitor their Dell storage devices, including Fibre Channel HBAs like the QLE2742-Dell, through a web-based GUI. OMSS can be used to monitor HBA health and performance, set up zoning, and configure advanced HBA settings.
- Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA): This software suite provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing and monitoring Dell PowerEdge servers, including their storage devices. OMSA can be used to monitor HBA health and performance, set up zoning, and perform firmware updates.
- Dell EMC SupportAssist: This is a cloud-based service that automatically detects and proactively alerts users to hardware issues on their Dell EMC devices, including the QLE2742-Dell. SupportAssist provides automated support case creation, dispatch, and parts replacement.
- QLogic Fibre Channel Switch CLI: This is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that can be used to manage QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs in a SAN environment. The QLogic CLI can be used to configure advanced HBA settings, monitor HBA performance, and troubleshoot issues.
The N88PR Dell QLE2742-del Sanblade 32GB dual-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is compatible with the following Dell servers and storage devices:
Servers:
- Dell PowerEdge R940, R840, R740, R740XD, R640, R540, R440, R340, R240
- Dell PowerEdge T640, T440, T340
- Dell Precision 7920 Rack
Storage:
- Dell EMC Unity
- Dell EMC SC Series
- Dell EMC PowerVault MD Series
- Dell EMC PowerMax
- Dell EMC Connectrix
- Manufacturer : Dell
- MPN : N88PR
- Type: Controllers
- SSD Type: Fibre channel
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Data Transfer Rate: 32Gbps
- Protocol Support: Fibre Channel, FCoE
- Ports: Dual-port (2x 32Gbps)
- Connector Type: LC
- Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe card
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.6" x 2.5" x 0.7" (16.8cm x 6.4cm x 1.8cm)
- Weight: 0.23 lbs
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