The QLE2672-SP Qlogic Sanblade 16GB 2 Ports PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a high-performance connectivity solution for enterprise-level storage networks. Here are some key features and benefits of this product:
Key Features:
- Dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) HBA with PCI Express 3.0 interface
- Supports both Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocol
- Auto-negotiation of speed and topology with the connected device
- Supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and VMware
- Offers advanced data protection features such as hardware-based data integrity, N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV), and SAN boot
- Offers backward compatibility with 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel devices
Benefits:
- High performance with 16Gb/s FC connectivity and PCI Express 3.0 interface.
- Enables both Fibre Channel and FCoE connectivity for flexible deployment options.
- Simplifies connectivity by auto-negotiating with the connected device.
- Offers broad compatibility with multiple operating systems and virtualization platforms.
- Provides advanced data protection features for improved data integrity, reliability, and security.
- Supports backward compatibility with legacy 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel devices, enabling a smooth migration path to higher speeds.
The QLE2672-SP Qlogic Sanblade 16GB 2 Ports PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter requires a PCIe slot on the motherboard of the server or workstation it will be installed on. The adapter uses Fibre Channel technology to connect to storage devices such as SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems.
To configure the adapter, you may need to access the BIOS settings of the server or workstation to enable the PCIe slot and set the boot order. You may also need to install the appropriate driver software for the adapter, which can typically be downloaded from the QLogic website.
Once the adapter is installed and configured, you can connect it to the storage device using Fibre Channel cables. The adapter has two ports, so you can connect to two separate storage devices or to redundant paths on a single device. The Fibre Channel cables should be connected to the SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) ports on the adapter.
It's important to ensure that the storage device and the adapter are using compatible Fibre Channel protocols and speeds. The QLE2672-SP adapter supports speeds of up to 16Gbps and supports Fibre Channel protocols such as FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol), FC-TAPE (Fibre Channel Tape Protocol), and FC-AL (Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop).
In addition, it's important to ensure that the Fibre Channel network is properly configured with the appropriate zoning and LUN (Logical Unit Number) masking to control access to the storage devices. This can be done using tools such as SAN management software or the command line interface of the storage device.
Operating System CompatibilityThe QLE2672-SP Qlogic Sanblade 16GB 2 Ports PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is compatible with several operating systems, including:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019 (including R2 versions)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4, 12 SP2, 12 SP3, and 15
- VMware ESXi 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x
- Oracle Linux 6.x and 7.x
- Citrix XenServer 6.5 and 7.x
- Manufacture: Qlogic
- Model Number or SKU# QLE2672-SP
- Product Type: Host Bus Adapter
- Ports/channels : 2 X Lc Fibre Channel
- Host Interface : Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Connectivity Media : Multi-mode Optical Fiber Fibre Channel
- Data Transfer Rate : 16 Gbps Fibre Channel
- Data Throughput : 16 Gbps Throughput Full-duplex Maximum
- Form Factor Internal
- Data Link Protocol Fibre Channel
- Interface / Connectivity PCI-Express
- Number of Port(s) 2
- Ports Type Ethernet (LAN)
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
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