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QLE2742‑DELL Specifications

Dell QLogic QLE2742 Dual‑Port 32 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: Dell
Manufacturer Model: QLE2742‑DEL / QLE2742‑DELL
Product Line: Dell SANblade / QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter
Product Series: QLE2742 32 Gbps FC
Product Type: PCI‑Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Product Name: Dell QLogic QLE2742 Dual‑Port 32 Gbps Fibre Channel HBA

KEY FEATURES:

Interface Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) optimized for SAN environments

Bus Interface: PCI‑Express 3.0 x8

Ports: 2× 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports (optical SFP+)

Connectivity Technology: Wired Fibre Channel

Virtualization Support: N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) for scalable virtual SAN connectivity

Advanced Features: Forward Error Correction (FEC), StorFusion technology enhancements, low CPU usage, hardware offloads for high performance

High Availability: Dual‑port redundancy enables load balancing and failover in SAN deployments

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 32 Gbps per port (full‑duplex Fibre Channel)

Aggregate Throughput: Up to ~64 Gbps total across both ports

I/O Performance: Capable of up to ~1.3 million IOPS in demanding environments

Concurrent Logins / Active Exchanges: Supports up to ~2,048 concurrent logins and exchanges

Supported Fibre Channel Protocols: SCSI‑FCP, FCP‑2, FC‑TAPE, FC‑GS‑2/3, FC‑PI‑5/6 (broad protocol compliance)

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Designed for enterprise SAN deployments and continuous operation in data center environments

Robust error detection and correction for improved data integrity and resiliency

Standard operating temperature and humidity tolerances typical for server adapters

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: PCI‑Express plug‑in card (available in low‑profile / half‑height or full‑height variants depending on kit)

PCIe Slot: x8 electrical (can fit in x8 or x16 slots)

Typical Dimensions: Low‑profile Fibre Channel adapter footprint (~6.6″ × 2.7″)

COMPATIBILITY:

Compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers supporting PCI‑Express Fibre Channel HBAs (for example, R640, R740, R740xd, R7425, R840, R940, and R940xa in both low‑profile and full‑height