Name: QLE2670 QLogic 16Gb 16Gbps PCIe 2.0 Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2670
Price: 257.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic QLE2670 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that connects servers to storage area networks with 16Gbps speeds over PCIe 2.0. It fits into enterprise and data center environments where fast, reliable storage access is necessary, offering multiple virtual channels and protocol support to handle diverse workloads efficiently.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2670

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic
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) / Full Height (Standard) (bracket dependent)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The QLogic QLE2670 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for high-performance storage networking. It enables servers to connect to SAN environments with speeds up to 16Gbps, making it well-suited for data centers and enterprise storage systems. Often found in setups requiring reliable and fast access to storage resources, this adapter supports a range of protocols and virtual channels to optimize data flow. IT professionals managing storage networks benefit from its compatibility and throughput capabilities. Key Features Offers 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for efficient data transfers Utilizes PCIe 2.0 for seamless integration with many servers Supports multiple virtual channels to improve workload management Compatible with a broad range of storage networking protocols Includes advanced error detection and recovery functions This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and SAN environments where consistent, high-speed storage access is critical. It helps reduce latency and improves overall storage performance without requiring major infrastructure changes.

Use Cases
The QLogic QLE2670 is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and storage networks where high-performance and low-latency connectivity between servers and SAN storage is critical. It supports IT environments that require sustained throughput for demanding workloads, such as virtualization and large-scale storage clusters. How It's Used: Integrating high-speed storage in enterprise virtualization infrastructures to improve VM storage access times. Connecting servers in large-scale storage clusters for financial services that demand rapid transaction processing. Supporting data-intensive workloads in cloud service provider environments requiring scalable, multi-protocol channel support. Deploying in rack-mounted data centers to ensure low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity for database servers. Enhancing disaster recovery sites by facilitating fast and reliable replication over Fibre Channel networks. This adapter enables organizations to maintain operational efficiency by delivering consistent high throughput and low latency, supporting growing storage demands and workload scalability. Its multi-protocol capabilities allow flexible deployment across diverse enterprise SAN environments.