Description
Product Overview
The QLE8360-CU-CK is a network adapter produced by Qlogic Corporation that utilizes the PCI Express interface. It is designed to provide high-speed connectivity between servers, storage systems, and other networking equipment. This adapter is suitable for use in enterprise data centers, cloud computing environments, and high-performance computing applications.
PCI Express Interface
PCI Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used to connect hardware devices to a computer’s central processing unit (CPU). It provides faster data transfer rates and more efficient communication between devices compared to previous bus standards like PCI and AGP.
The QLE8360-CU-CK network adapter utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, which provides a maximum bandwidth of 5 Gbps per lane. This means that the adapter can provide a maximum bandwidth of 40 Gbps in full-duplex mode (20 Gbps in each direction). This high bandwidth makes it suitable for high-speed data transfer between servers and storage systems.
Features and Specifications
The QLE8360-CU-CK network adapter is a quad-port adapter, which means it has four Ethernet ports. Each port supports speeds of up to 10 Gbps, providing a total maximum throughput of 40 Gbps. The adapter also supports various networking protocols, including TCP/IP, iSCSI, FCoE, and RDMA.
The adapter features Qlogic’s Intelligent Ethernet (IE) technology, which provides advanced traffic management capabilities. This technology enables the adapter to prioritize traffic based on application type, ensuring that critical traffic receives the necessary bandwidth and minimizing latency for latency-sensitive applications.
The QLE8360-CU-CK also features Qlogic’s Virtual Fabric technology, which allows the adapter to function as multiple virtual adapters. This enables administrators to allocate bandwidth and resources to specific applications and services, providing improved performance and efficiency.
Compatibility and Installation
The QLE8360-CU-CK network adapter is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, VMware, and Citrix. It supports a range of drivers, making it easy to install and configure.
The adapter is designed to be installed in a PCI Express slot on a server or storage system. It requires a x8 or x16 slot and supports both low-profile and full-height brackets, allowing it to be installed in a range of systems.
In Summary, the QLE8360-CU-CK network adapter is a high-performance, quad-port adapter that utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface. It provides a maximum bandwidth of 40 Gbps and supports a range of networking protocols. The adapter features Qlogic’s Intelligent Ethernet and Virtual Fabric technologies, providing advanced traffic management capabilities and enabling it to function as multiple virtual adapters. It is compatible with a range of operating systems and is designed to be easy to install and configure.
General Information about the Qlogic QLE8360-CU-CK
- Manufacturer: Qlogic
- Part Number or SKU# QLE8360-CU-CK
- Device Type : Network Adapter – 2 Ports
Technical Information
- Form Factor Plug-In Card – Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type Pci Express 3.0 X4 / Pci Express 2.0 X8
- Pci Specification Revision Pcie 2.0, Pcie 3.0
Networking
- Ports : 10GB Ethernet
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gigabit Lan, Fcoe
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Gs-2, Fc-Gs-3, Fc-Tape, Fcp-2, Fc-Bb-5, Scsi-Fcp
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 Gbps
- Capacity : Concurrent Logins : 2048 Active Exchanges : 2048
- Network / Transport Protocol : Tcp/Ip, Udp/Ip, Iscsi, Slp
- Remote Management Protocol : Smi-S
- Features : Flow Control, Full Duplex Capability, Vlan Support, Ipv6 Support, Data Center Bridging Exchange (Dcbx) Support, Priority-Based Flow Control, Enhanced Transmission Selection, Jumbo Frames Support, Ipv4 Support, Pxe Support, Large Send Offload (Lso), Giant Send Offload (Gso), Large Receive Offload (Lro), Receive Side Scaling (Rss), Single Root I/O Virtualization (Sr-Iov), Nic Partitioning (Npar), Priority Encoding, Transparent (N_Port Id Virtualization – Npiv) Mode Support, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (Msi-X)
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1qbb, IEEE 802.1qaz
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X 10GB Ethernet – Sfp+
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express 3.0 X4 / Pci Express 2.0 X8 – Low-Profile
