Name: QLE2562-CK-HP QLogic 8GB Dual Port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2562-CK-HP
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic QLE2562-CK-HP is an 8GB dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks. It offers fast data transfer and redundancy through its dual PCIe ports, making it a dependable choice for enterprise storage setups.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2562-CK-HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic 2562
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe Add-in Card (Full-height bracket included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The QLogic QLE2562-CK-HP is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that enables reliable and high-speed connectivity between servers and storage networks. It's commonly used in enterprise data centers where efficient storage access is crucial. Built for SAN deployments, this adapter supports dual ports to maintain continuous data flow even if one path fails. IT professionals and system administrators often find it useful for integrating servers with Fibre Channel SANs, ensuring smooth and fast communication. Key Features Offers 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed for quick and efficient data transmission Dual ports enable multipathing to improve network resilience Utilizes PCI Express Gen 2 for solid server compatibility Supports various storage protocols for versatile deployment Compact design fits easily into standard server slots This adapter is typically deployed in mid to large-scale data centers where consistent storage access is vital. It plays a significant role in minimizing downtime and maintaining data integrity across networked storage systems.

Use Cases
The QLogic QLE2562-CK-HP 8GB Dual Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily utilized in data centers and enterprise IT environments that require reliable and high-speed connectivity between servers and storage area networks. It is well-suited for organizations managing large-scale virtualization, mission-critical applications, or storage clusters demanding consistent low-latency data transfer. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers to SANs for optimized VM storage access. Enabling high-availability storage access in clustered database environments with dual-port redundancy. Facilitating fast data replication between geographically distributed storage arrays for disaster recovery setups. Supporting intensive I/O workloads in financial services infrastructure requiring low latency and throughput consistency. Integrating with rack-mounted servers in cloud service providers’ facilities to ensure scalable and resilient storage networking. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing dependable dual-port connectivity that supports failover and load balancing. Its compatibility with PCI Express Gen 2 systems allows seamless integration into modern server architectures, ensuring scalable performance for demanding storage environments.