QLE2560 - QLogic SANBlade 8GB Single Channel PCI Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
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- Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity
- Designed for HP StorageWorks systems
- Enables high-speed SAN access
- Supports enterprise storage solutions
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Key specifications
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- QLE2560
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Product Line
- StorageWorks
- Model
- 81Q
- Interface Type
- Fibre Channel (FC)
- Port Speed
- 8Gb/s
Product details
The HP QLE2560 StorageWorks 81Q is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for Fibre Channel (FC) storage area networks (SANs). It features a single port operating at 8Gb/s, utilizing a PCI Express interface for efficient connectivity to servers. This HBA is crucial for high-throughput storage access in enterprise environments.
Specifications
- Part Number
- QLE2560
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Product Line
- StorageWorks
- Model
- 81Q
- Interface Type
- Fibre Channel (FC)
- Port Speed
- 8Gb/s
- Number of Ports
- 1
- Host Interface
- PCI Express (PCIe)
Description
The HP QLE2560 StorageWorks 81Q is a robust Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to provide high-speed and reliable connectivity to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). With its single 8Gb/s port, this HBA is capable of delivering significant bandwidth, which is essential for demanding enterprise storage applications that require low latency and high throughput. The PCIe interface ensures efficient communication between the server and the storage network, minimizing bottlenecks. This HBA is a critical component for servers that need to access shared storage resources in a SAN environment. It facilitates the transfer of data between the server's operating system and storage devices like disk arrays or tape libraries. The 8Gb/s speed offers a substantial performance upgrade over older 2Gb/s or 4Gb/s FC HBAs, making it suitable for mission-critical applications, virtualization, and large-scale data management. Designed as part of the HP StorageWorks family, the QLE2560 is optimized for compatibility and performance within HP server and storage ecosystems. It supports advanced features common in FC HBAs, such as error detection and correction, ensuring data integrity. This HBA is a key enabler for building scalable and high-performance storage infrastructures.
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