QLogic QLE8150-CU-E Single-Port 10Gb/s SFP+ PCI-Ex8 Small Form

Product Description

The QLogic QLE8150-CU-E is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed to deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Featuring a single SFP+ port, it allows for flexible deployment with various 10GbE transceivers (sold separately) to connect to high-speed network infrastructure. The adapter utilizes a PCI Express (PCIe) Gen 2 x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth to support the full 10Gb/s throughput without becoming a bottleneck in most server environments. This adapter is particularly suited for demanding applications that require high data transfer rates and low latency, such as storage area networks (SANs), high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, video streaming, and enterprise data centers. The Small Form Factor (SFF) design, often referred to as a low-profile bracket, ensures compatibility with a wide range of server and workstation chassis, including those with limited internal space. A standard-height bracket is typically also included or easily swappable. QLogic is known for producing reliable and feature-rich networking solutions. The QLE8150-CU-E likely supports various advanced networking features, such as TCP/IP offload, jumbo frames, and potentially virtualization technologies like SR-IOV, to enhance performance and efficiency. This makes it a robust choice for upgrading network connectivity in servers and workstations that need to handle significant network traffic.