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| Product Overview |
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The QLE2742-CSC is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage networks efficiently. It fits into PCIe slots and is commonly used in data centers working with Cisco and QLogic SANblade solutions, helping to accelerate storage access and maintain stable SAN performance. |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Part Number | QLE2742-CSC |
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 32Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Connector Type | SFP28 (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic QLE2742 |
| 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 | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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The QLE2742-CSC is a 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that provides reliable, high-speed connections to storage area networks. It’s often found in enterprise data centers where fast and stable access to SAN storage is critical for performance-intensive applications. Built for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure, this adapter supports seamless integration into Cisco and QLogic SANblade setups, helping to optimize storage traffic with minimal overhead. Key Features
Typically deployed in servers that require rapid access to shared storage, this adapter plays a key role in virtualization, database management, and backup solutions. It ensures data moves quickly and securely between host systems and SAN devices without bottlenecks. |