QLE2560-E-SP - QLogic Single Port 8GB Fibre Channel PCI Express Host Bus Adapter

SKU QLE2560-E-SP

Brand QLogic

Interface: Fibre Channel
Speed: 8Gb/s
Ports: 1-Port
Form Factor: PCI Express (PCIe)
Designed for System X servers
Low latency
High throughput

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Key specifications

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Interface: Fibre Channel
Data Rate: 8Gb/s
Number of Ports: 1
Host Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
Connector Type: LC (typically)
Protocol: FC-AL, FC-SW, FC-AL-2

Product details

The QLogic QLE2560-E-SP is a single-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for high-performance server connectivity. It provides reliable and efficient access to Fibre Channel storage networks.

Technical Information

Interface	Fibre Channel
Data Rate	8Gb/s
Number of Ports	1
Host Interface	PCI Express (PCIe)

Additional Specifications

Connector Type	LC (typically)
Protocol	FC-AL, FC-SW, FC-AL-2
Target Application	System X Servers

Description

The QLogic QLE2560-E-SP is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to provide robust connectivity to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). With its single 8Gb/s Fibre Channel port, this adapter delivers the speed and reliability required for demanding enterprise storage applications. It is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM System X servers, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance within that ecosystem. The 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface offers substantial bandwidth, enabling faster data transfers between servers and storage devices. This is crucial for applications such as large databases, high-transaction environments, and video editing where low latency and high throughput are paramount. The adapter's advanced architecture minimizes latency and maximizes I/O performance, contributing to overall system efficiency and responsiveness. Featuring a PCI Express interface, the QLE2560-E-SP ensures high-speed communication with the server's motherboard. QLogic is renowned for its reliable and feature-rich HBAs, and this model is no exception, offering features like advanced error detection and correction, and support for various Fibre Channel protocols. Its design for System X servers makes it a direct replacement or upgrade option for existing Fibre Channel connectivity, ensuring continued access to critical storage resources.

Condition: Refurbished