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Qlogic QLA2342-1 Qlogi QLA2432 DP 2Gbps PCI-X SFP FH HBA
- Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Ports: Dual Port
- Speed: 2Gbps per port
- Interface: PCI-X
- Form Factor: Standard PCI-X card
- Connectivity: Connects servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Reliable data access to shared storage
- Supports Fibre Channel protocol
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Product Overview
The QLogic QLA2342-1 is a dual-port 2Gbps PCI-X Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It provides high-speed connectivity to storage area networks (SANs) for servers, enabling reliable and efficient access to shared storage resources.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 2 Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Form Factor | Standard PCI-X |
Product Description
The QLogic QLA2342-1 is a robust dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide high-speed connectivity between servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs). Operating at 2Gbps per port, this adapter ensures efficient data transfer for storage-intensive applications, allowing servers to access shared storage resources with low latency and high throughput. The dual-port design offers redundancy and increased bandwidth, enhancing the reliability and performance of the SAN connection. Utilizing the PCI-X interface, the QLA2342-1 is compatible with servers equipped with PCI-X slots, which were common in enterprise environments during its era. This interface provides a wider data path and higher bandwidth compared to older PCI interfaces, making it suitable for demanding storage networking tasks. The HBA adheres to the Fibre Channel protocol, the standard for high-speed data transfer in SANs, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of storage devices and infrastructure. This HBA is an essential component for building reliable storage solutions, enabling servers to connect to enterprise-grade storage arrays, tape libraries, and other SAN devices. Its dual-port capability allows for multipathing configurations, providing failover protection in case one connection or path fails, thereby ensuring continuous data availability. The QLogic QLA2342-1 represents a reliable and performant solution for accessing centralized storage in enterprise environments.
