Name: QLE2742-SR QLogic 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter StoreFabric
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2742-SR
Price: 1046.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic QLE2742-SR StoreFabric 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter provides high-speed Fibre Channel connections tailored for enterprise storage systems. It fits into SAN environments requiring consistent, low-latency access to storage arrays and supports modern protocols to keep up with evolving data center demands.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2742-SR

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	Broadcom (QLogic)
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) PCIe Add-in Card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The QLogic QLE2742-SR is a StoreFabric Host Bus Adapter providing 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity designed to accelerate data access in storage area networks. Built for enterprise-class storage infrastructures, this dual-port adapter offers high bandwidth and reliable connectivity. Often found in data centers and enterprise server environments, the QLE2742-SR supports intensive workloads that demand fast and stable storage communication. IT professionals leveraging SAN environments benefit from its robust performance and compatibility with various SAN switches and storage arrays. Key Features Delivers 32Gb Fibre Channel speeds for efficient data transfers Dual ports provide failover and load balancing capabilities Supports NVMe over Fibre Channel for modern storage protocols Compatible with major SAN management software Designed to reduce CPU overhead and improve server efficiency This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise server farms and storage networks where reliability and speed are critical. It plays a key role in maintaining high availability and fast access to shared storage resources, making it a solid choice for storage administrators managing complex SAN environments.

Use Cases
The QLE2742-SR QLogic 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise SAN storage infrastructures where low-latency and high-throughput connectivity is critical. It is ideal for IT environments handling intensive data workloads, such as virtualization platforms and large-scale storage clusters that demand reliable and redundant Fibre Channel connections. How It's Used: Facilitating high-speed data transfers in enterprise data centers running mission-critical applications. Integrating storage arrays within virtualization environments to ensure seamless VM storage access. Providing redundant FC links in rack deployments to maximize uptime and failover capabilities. Supporting storage clusters in cloud service provider infrastructures requiring scalable throughput. Enabling edge computing setups to connect local storage with centralized SAN resources. By delivering consistent low-latency performance and dual-port redundancy, this HBA supports operational efficiency and scalability in demanding IT environments. Its compatibility with diverse SAN storage systems makes it a practical choice for organizations aiming to maintain high availability and throughput across their storage networks.