Qlogic QLA2342-1 Qlogi QLA2432 DP 2Gbps PCI-X SFP FH HBA

SKU QLA2342-1

Brand QLogic

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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Key specifications

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Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Interface: PCI-X
Fibre Channel Speed: 2 Gbps
Number of Ports: 2
Form Factor: Standard PCI-X

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished