QLE2740 - QLogic Single Port Fiber Channel PCI Express 3.0 x 8 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter

Description

The QLogic QLE2740 is a state-of-the-art, single-port 32Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to meet the stringent performance requirements of modern enterprise data centers. Leveraging the high bandwidth of the PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, this adapter provides exceptional throughput and low latency, making it an ideal choice for demanding storage area network (SAN) environments. Its single-port configuration offers a cost-effective yet powerful solution for servers requiring high-speed access to shared storage resources. This HBA is engineered with advanced features to optimize storage I/O performance. It supports the latest Fibre Channel standards, including 32Gbps speeds, while also offering backward compatibility with 16Gbps and 8Gbps Fibre Channel networks, ensuring flexibility and investment protection. The QLE2740 incorporates QLogic's field-proven technology, including robust error detection and correction, enhanced data integrity features, and support for technologies like N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and virtual machine offloads, which are critical for virtualization environments. Designed in a low-profile form factor, the QLogic QLE2740 is suitable for installation in a wide range of servers, including dense blade servers and standard rack-mount systems. Its high performance, reliability, and advanced feature set make it a cornerstone for applications requiring rapid and dependable access to storage, such as high-performance computing, database operations, and large-scale virtualization deployments. The adapter's efficiency in handling I/O operations helps to reduce server CPU utilization, allowing for greater application performance.

Condition: Refurbished