Name: QLE2562-IBMX IBM 8Gbps Dual Port PCIe x8 Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: IBM
SKU: QLE2562-IBMX
Price: 71.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
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
Brand	IBM
Part Number	QLE2562-IBMX

Technical Information
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
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	Half-height (Low Profile) / Full-height (Standard) PCIe add-in card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
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 Delivers 8Gbps Fibre Channel speeds on two ports Offers PCIe x8 interface ensuring low latency and high bandwidth Compatible with IBM server platforms and SAN solutions Includes advanced error recovery and diagnostic tools Supports multi-protocol storage networking 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.

Use Cases
The IBM QLE2562-IBMX is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers where high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity is essential. It is well-suited for environments running virtualization, large-scale databases, or intensive transaction processing that require robust Fibre Channel connectivity to SANs. How It's Used: Connecting IBM rack servers to SAN storage arrays in enterprise IT infrastructures for mission-critical application support. Facilitating high-performance storage access in virtualization clusters with IBM Power Systems or x86 servers. Supporting storage replication and backup operations in data centers focused on disaster recovery and business continuity. Enabling scalable storage networking in environments running large databases or ERP systems requiring consistent data throughput. Integrating with SAN fabrics in mixed-vendor storage setups common in hybrid data center deployments. By providing dependable 8Gbps dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity through PCIe x8 slots, the QLE2562-IBMX enhances storage network performance and scalability. Its compatibility with IBM server platforms ensures seamless integration, supporting complex workloads while optimizing operational efficiency in demanding IT environments.