Description
Product Overview of Dell QLE2742-Dell
The QLE2742-DELL Dell Sanblade 32GB Dual Port PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a hardware device designed to connect servers and storage systems to storage area networks (SANs). This adapter offers a high-performance, low-latency Fibre Channel (FC) interface that provides reliable, scalable connectivity to SANs. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of the QLE2742-DELL Dell Sanblade 32GB Dual Port PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter in detail.
Features of the Host Bus Adapter
- High-speed performance: The QLE2742-DELL Dell Sanblade 32GB Dual Port PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides a maximum data transfer rate of 32Gbps. This high-speed performance makes it an ideal choice for demanding applications that require fast data transfer rates.
- Dual-port design: The adapter features a dual-port design, which allows for redundant connections to SANs. This means that if one port fails, the other port can take over, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity to the SAN.
- PCI Express (PCI-E) interface: The QLE2742-DELL Dell Sanblade 32GB Dual Port PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter uses a PCI-E interface, which offers high-speed connectivity to servers and storage systems. The PCI-E interface also provides low latency, which ensures fast data transfer rates.
- Fibre Channel (FC) interface: The adapter features a Fibre Channel interface, which is a high-speed, low-latency protocol designed for storage networking. The FC interface provides reliable, scalable connectivity to SANs and is widely used in enterprise-level storage systems.
- Advanced data protection: The QLE2742-DELL Dell Sanblade 32GB Dual Port PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers advanced data protection features, including data integrity checks, data encryption, and data compression. These features ensure that data is transmitted securely and efficiently over the SAN.
- Easy to install and manage: The adapter is easy to install and manage, thanks to its plug-and-play design and intuitive management software. This means that administrators can quickly set up and manage the adapter without the need for specialized technical skills.
Benefits of Dual Ports Adapter
- High-performance connectivity: The QLE2742-DELL Dell Sanblade 32GB Dual Port PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity to SANs. This means that servers and storage systems can access data on the SAN quickly and efficiently, which can improve application performance and reduce latency.
- Scalability: The adapter’s dual-port design and Fibre Channel interface make it highly scalable. This means that it can support multiple servers and storage systems, making it an ideal choice for enterprise-level storage networks.
- Reliability: The adapter’s dual-port design and advanced data protection features make it highly reliable. This means that data is transmitted securely and efficiently over the SAN, and that connectivity to the SAN is uninterrupted.
- Easy to manage: The adapter’s plug-and-play design and intuitive management software make it easy to manage, even for administrators without specialized technical skills. This means that administrators can quickly set up and manage the adapter, reducing the time and effort required to maintain the SAN.
General Information about the Dell QLE2742-DELL
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# QLE2742-DELL
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Fiber Channel
Technical Information
- Ports : 32GB Fibre Channel X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 32GB Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel : Fc-gs-2, Fc-gs-3, Fc-tape, Fcp-2, Fc-pi-5, Scsi-fcp, Fc-pi-6
- Data Transfer Rate : 32 GBPS
- Max Transfer Distance : 623 Ft
- Capacity : Concurrent Logins : 2048 Active Exchanges: 2048
- Remote Management Protocol :smi-s, Cli
Expansions And Connectivity
- interfaces : 2 X 32GB
- Fibre Channel – Sfp+Amd64/em64t
- Vmware Vsphere 5.5 Update 3
- Vmware Vsphere 6.0,
- Vmware Vsphere 6.0 Update 1
- Vmware Vsphere 6.0 Update 2
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