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| Product Overview |
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The IBM QLE2562-IBMX is an 8Gb dual-port Fibre Channel HBA that fits into PCI Express x8 slots, ensuring fast and reliable connections for storage networking. It’s commonly used to link IBM servers with storage area networks, providing stable data transfers in enterprise settings. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | QLE2562-IBMX |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | Half-height (Low Profile) / Full-height (Standard) PCIe add-in card |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |
| Product Description |
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The IBM QLE2562-IBMX is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to provide fast, stable connections between servers and storage area networks. It's built for environments that require efficient data transfer and high throughput, often found in enterprise data centers and virtualized infrastructures. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in data centers where robust storage access and minimal downtime are critical. It helps maintain smooth communication between servers and storage arrays, supporting workloads like database management, virtualization, and backup operations with consistent performance. |