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| Product Overview |
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The Cisco QLE2742-Cisco SANblade is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for high-performance server-to-storage connections. It fits into PCIe slots and is commonly used in enterprise storage environments to provide fast, reliable access to SAN resources without compromising data integrity or speed. |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Part Number | QLE2742-Cisco |
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 32Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic 2742 (Broadcom) |
| 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 | Low Profile (Half Height) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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The Cisco QLE2742 SANblade is designed to connect servers to storage networks with high-speed Fibre Channel technology. It's often found in data centers where reliable, fast access to shared storage is critical. This adapter is built for IT professionals managing storage area networks who need efficient connectivity and data throughput. Key Features
Typically deployed in enterprise server environments, this adapter helps maintain smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays. It plays a key role in storage virtualization, backup, and data replication tasks, ensuring storage systems run efficiently without bottlenecks. |