Description
Product Overview
The QLE8442-CU-CK Qlogic Network Adapter is a high-performance network interface card that connects a computer or server to a network. The QLE8442-CU-CK is a PCI Express 3.0 x8 network adapter, which means it is designed to plug into a PCI Express slot on a computer or server’s motherboard.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the features and benefits of the QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter, how it works, and what makes it an excellent choice for high-performance computing and network-intensive applications.
Features of the QLE8442-CU-CK Qlogic Network Adapter
The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter is packed with features that make it a high-performance and reliable solution for network connectivity. Some of the key features of the QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter include:
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter is designed to plug into a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot on a computer or server’s motherboard. This interface provides a high-speed connection to the computer’s CPU, allowing for fast data transfer rates.
- Dual-port design: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter features a dual-port design, allowing for two separate network connections. This design enables redundancy and load balancing, improving network performance and availability.
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet support: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, providing a high-speed network connection for data-intensive applications.
- Low-profile design: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter has a low-profile design, making it suitable for use in compact computer systems or servers with limited space.
- QLogic technology: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter features QLogic technology, which provides enhanced reliability and performance.
Benefits of the QLE8442-CU-CK Qlogic Network Adapter
The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter provides several benefits, making it an excellent choice for high-performance computing and network-intensive applications. Some of the key benefits of the QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter include:
- High-performance connectivity: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter provides a high-speed network connection, enabling fast data transfer rates and improved application performance.
- Redundancy and load balancing: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter’s dual-port design enables redundancy and load balancing, improving network performance and availability.
- Enhanced reliability: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter features QLogic technology, which enhances reliability and performance.
- Low-profile design: The QLE8442-CU-CK network adapter’s low-profile design
General Information about this Qlogic QLE8442-CU-CK
- Manufacturer: Qlogic
- Model Number or SKU# QLE8442-CU-CK
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Network adapter
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 3.0
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card – Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 3.0 X8
Networking for Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Ports : 10 Gigabit Sfp+ X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gige
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 Gbps
- Network / Transport Protocol : Tcp/Ip, Udp/Ip
Features of Network adapter
- Flow Control, Acpi Support, Vlan Support, Ipv6 Support, Data Center Bridging Exchange (Dcbx) Support, Priority-Based Flow Control, 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), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (Lacp), Tcp Segmentation Offload (Tso), Smart Load Balancing (Slb), Checksum Offload Support, Iscsi Remote Boot, Transmit Side Scaling (Tss), Fcoe Support
- Compliant Standards : Ieee 802.1q, Ieee 802.3x, Ieee 802.3ad (Lacp), Ieee 802.3ae, Ieee 802.1qbb, Ieee 802.1qaz
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X 10gb Ethernet – Sfp+







