Name: QLE2460 QLogic 1 Port 4Gb s Fibre Channel PCI Express Host Bus Adapter
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2460
Price: 109.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic QLE2460 is a single-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that enables servers to connect to storage networks through PCI Express. It fits seamlessly into enterprise servers, delivering reliable performance for storage access and data transfer tasks without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2460

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	4Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2460
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)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The QLogic QLE2460 is a 1-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks efficiently. It provides a reliable and fast connection for data center and enterprise storage environments. This adapter is commonly found in data centers and enterprise servers where robust and high-speed storage connectivity is essential. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it facilitates seamless access to SAN resources. Key Features Delivers 4Gbps Fibre Channel throughput for improved storage performance Equipped with a PCI Express interface for high-speed server connectivity Supports various SAN protocols and topologies for flexibility Low-profile design to fit in compact server configurations Includes advanced error detection and recovery features This HBA is typically deployed in enterprise server environments, connecting critical applications to centralized storage arrays. It helps maintain consistent data availability and supports storage virtualization setups. The QLE2460 plays a key role in ensuring efficient data flow within complex SAN architectures.

Use Cases
The QLogic QLE2460 adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments requiring dependable Fibre Channel connectivity to SANs. It suits IT infrastructures where seamless integration with existing storage networks and efficient data transfer are priorities, such as virtualization hosts and data center servers. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers in rack deployments to centralized SAN storage for streamlined virtual machine data access. Integrating with storage clusters in enterprise IT environments to support high-availability configurations. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery operations by linking remote office servers to core data center storage infrastructure. Enhancing performance in database servers requiring low-latency Fibre Channel connections for transactional workloads. Supporting edge computing nodes that necessitate reliable Fibre Channel connectivity for local storage access. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent Fibre Channel performance within complex storage networks. Its PCI Express interface and low-profile design enable scalable deployment across diverse server platforms, facilitating optimized storage access and data throughput in demanding IT environments.