QLogic PX2510401-05 2 x Ports 4Gb/s Fiber Channel Ethernet PCI Express x4 Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The QLogic PX2510401-05 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity for servers to both Fibre Channel and Ethernet networks. This adapter features dual ports, offering redundancy and increased bandwidth capabilities for demanding enterprise environments. It utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) x4 interface, which provides a significant increase in bandwidth over older PCI interfaces, enabling faster data transfer and improved system responsiveness. With a data transfer rate of 4Gb/s for Fibre Channel, this HBA is well-suited for connecting to high-speed storage area networks (SANs). The inclusion of Ethernet capabilities suggests a converged network adapter (CNA) functionality, potentially allowing for the consolidation of network and storage traffic over a single infrastructure, thereby reducing complexity and cost. This makes it a versatile solution for modern data centers that require both high-speed storage access and efficient network communication. The PX2510401-05 is engineered by QLogic, a recognized leader in networking and storage solutions, ensuring reliability and performance. Its design is optimized for environments where low latency, high throughput, and data integrity are critical, such as in virtualization, database operations, and high-performance computing. The dual-port configuration enhances fault tolerance, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a port failure.