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R1N53 Specifications

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

Manufacturer: Dell
Manufacturer Model: R1N53
Product Line: Dell QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter
Product Series: QLE2560 8 Gb FC
Product Type: PCI‑Express Fibre Channel HBA
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+ slot)

PCI Bus: PCI‑Express 2.0 x8

Protocols Supported: Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), T10 Protection Information (depending on firmware)

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

Bracket: Typically full‑height/low‑profile options depending on variant

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to ~8 Gbps (backward support to 4 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s)

Fibre Channel Speeds: Auto‑negotiates between 8G, 4G, 2G

Low Latency and High Throughput for SAN connectivity

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Designed for enterprise storage connectivity in server and SAN environments

Passive cooling (relies on server airflow) typical in HBA cards

Enterprise‑grade reliability and continuous‑operation capability

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: PCI‑Express plug‑in card (full‑height, with optional low‑profile bracket)

Typical Dimensions: ~170 mm × ~64 mm approximate for full‑height card

Weight: ~0.15 kg typical (varies by configuration)

COMPATIBILITY:

Compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers that support PCIe Fibre Channel HBAs