QLE2560-DELL Dell Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter at discount

QLE2560 Specifications

Dell QLogic QLE2560 Single‑Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: Dell
Manufacturer Model: QLE2560
Product Line: Dell QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter
Product Series: QLE2560 8 Gbps FC
Product Type: PCI‑Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Product Name: Dell QLogic QLE2560 Single‑Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel HBA

KEY FEATURES:

Interface Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Ports: 1× 8 Gbps Fibre Channel port (SFP/SFP+ interface)

PCI Bus: PCI‑Express x8

Supported Protocols: Fibre Channel for SAN connectivity

Backward Compatibility: Supports auto‑negotiation to lower FC link speeds (4 Gbps / 2 Gbps)

Virtualization Support: N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) support (varies by firmware)

Form Factor: PCIe plug‑in card (full‑height; low‑profile bracket optional)

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 8 Gbps per port

Throughput: High throughput optimized for block storage SAN I/O

Latency: Low latency designed for enterprise SAN environments

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Designed for enterprise SAN and server storage environments

Passive cooling (utilizes server airflow)

Enterprise‑grade reliability and continuous‑operation capability

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: PCI‑Express plug‑in card (full‑height; low‑profile compatible)

Typical Dimensions: Standard PCIe adapter size

Weight: Typical HBA card weight

COMPATIBILITY:

Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers that support PCIe Fibre Channel HBAs