Name: 340-1171-00 QLogic QLE2562 Dual-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: QLogic
SKU: 340-1171-00
Price: 46.80 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic QLE2562 Dual-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with dual high-speed ports, fitting seamlessly into data centers and SAN deployments. It provides dependable performance for handling storage traffic without overwhelming system resources.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	340-1171-00
Alternate Part Number	340-1171-00-12-CT

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLE2562
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The QLogic QLE2562 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to deliver reliable and fast connectivity between servers and storage area networks. Its 8Gb/s speed supports demanding data transfer needs, making it suitable for enterprise data centers and virtualized environments. Often found in setups requiring efficient storage access and data backup, this HBA is built for IT professionals managing SANs who need consistent performance and compatibility. It’s commonly used in both mid-sized and large-scale infrastructures where data flow and storage efficiency are critical. Key Features Provides two independent 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for redundancy and increased bandwidth Offers PCI Express 2.0 support ensuring smooth integration with modern servers Includes advanced error handling to maintain data integrity during transfers Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and storage platforms Designed to lower CPU utilization for improved overall system performance This HBA is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and cloud environments where reliable SAN connectivity is vital. It plays a key role in ensuring smooth communication between servers and storage arrays, helping maintain uptime and data availability.

Use Cases
The QLogic QLE2562 Dual-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise IT environments that require reliable, high-speed connections between servers and storage arrays. It is particularly suited for organizations managing large-scale SAN infrastructures and looking to optimize storage traffic with minimal latency. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts to shared storage in large-scale enterprise SAN environments. Facilitating high-throughput data access in storage clusters used for database and analytics workloads. Integrating servers with Fibre Channel-based storage arrays in rack deployments to support cloud infrastructure. Enabling efficient backup and disaster recovery operations through dedicated high-speed storage links in remote office setups. Supporting high-availability configurations in financial services IT environments with dual-port redundancy. The adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent, low-latency connectivity essential for demanding storage workloads. Its dual-port design and PCI Express 2.0 interface provide scalability and resilience, enabling storage networks to handle evolving data traffic with improved performance.