Description
Features and Benefits of the SN1600Q HBA
The QLE2740-HP HP Storefabric SN1600Q 32GB/s Single Port PCI Express 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance connectivity solution that provides fast and reliable access to Fibre Channel storage networks. Some of the key features and benefits of this product include:
- High-speed connectivity: The QLE2740-HP provides 32Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, allowing for fast data transfer speeds and low latency.
- PCI Express 3.0 support: The QLE2740-HP supports the latest PCI Express 3.0 standard, providing high bandwidth and low latency connectivity to the server.
- Single port design: The QLE2740-HP is designed to support a single port, allowing for easy installation and configuration.
- Easy management: The QLE2740-HP is easy to manage and configure using the HP Smart Storage Administrator or the HP Systems Insight Manager.
- Reduced power consumption: The QLE2740-HP is designed to consume less power than previous generations, resulting in lower operating costs and a smaller carbon footprint.
- High reliability: The QLE2740-HP is designed for high reliability and availability, with features such as advanced error handling and data integrity checks.
- Enhanced security: The QLE2740-HP includes features such as data encryption and access controls to help ensure data security and integrity.
Management and Monitoring of the SN1600Q HBA
The QLE2740-HP HP Storefabric SN1600Q 32GB/S Single Port PCI Express 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) adapter designed for connecting servers to SAN (Storage Area Network) environments. To ensure optimal performance and reliability of the adapter, it is important to properly manage and monitor it.
Here are some management and monitoring tips for the QLE2740-HP HP Storefabric SN1600Q:
- Install the QLogic SANsurfer management utility: This is a software tool provided by QLogic that enables you to manage and monitor QLogic Fibre Channel adapters, including the QLE2740-HP HP Storefabric SN1600Q. You can use this tool to configure the adapter, monitor its performance, and troubleshoot issues.
- Monitor adapter statistics: Use the SANsurfer utility to monitor various adapter statistics such as link status, error statistics, and performance metrics. This can help you identify any performance or connectivity issues with the adapter.
- Monitor SAN performance: In addition to monitoring the adapter, it is also important to monitor the overall performance of the SAN environment. This can help you identify any issues that may be impacting the adapter’s performance.
- Use firmware updates: Keep the adapter’s firmware up to date by applying any available firmware updates. Firmware updates can improve performance, add new features, and fix any bugs or security vulnerabilities.
- Use vendor-specific tools: If you are using a storage system from a specific vendor, such as Dell or EMC, they may provide vendor-specific tools for managing and monitoring Fibre Channel adapters. These tools may provide additional features and capabilities beyond what is available in the SANsurfer utility.
Compatibility with HP and Third-Party Hardware
The QLE2740-HP HP Storefabric SN1600Q 32GB/s Single Port PCI Express 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is compatible with servers and workstations that have a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and support the operating systems listed below:
- Windows Server 2012 R2 and later (x64)
- Windows Server 2016 and later (x64)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 and later (x64)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 and later (x64)
- VMware ESXi 5.5 and later (x64)
General Information
- Brand: HP
- MPN : QLE2740-HP
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Fibre Channel
Technical Information
- Device Type : Host Bus Adapter
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card – Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type : PCI Express 3.0 X8
- Ports : 32GB Fibre Channel X 1
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Fiber Optic
- Data Link Protocol : 4GB Fibre Channel (Sw), 8GB Fibre Channel (Sw), 16GB Fibre Channel (Sw), 32GB Fibre Channel (Sw)
- Features : Auto-Negotiation
