Name: QLogic QLE2742 StoreFabric SN1600Q 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2742
Price: 840.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic QLE2742 StoreFabric SN1600Q is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage networks efficiently. It fits into SAN setups where fast, reliable data transfer is essential, supporting enterprise workloads and storage-intensive applications without adding extra complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2742

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 7
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2742 (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) PCIe card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA

Product Description
The QLogic QLE2742 StoreFabric SN1600Q is a 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to provide fast and reliable connections between servers and storage systems. It enables efficient data transfer in storage area networks, supporting critical applications that require low latency and high throughput. Often found in enterprise data centers, this adapter is built for IT professionals who need robust storage connectivity to manage virtualized environments, databases, and large-scale backup operations. It fits seamlessly into SAN infrastructures to enhance overall storage performance and reliability. Key Features High-speed 32Gb Fibre Channel ports supporting fast data access Two ports offering failover and increased bandwidth capabilities Wide compatibility with various SAN fabrics and storage arrays Low latency design to support performance-sensitive applications Advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load during data transfers This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise and cloud data centers, connecting servers to shared storage resources. Its role is critical in environments where storage speed and reliability directly impact business operations, such as in virtualization clusters or high-transaction databases.

Use Cases
The QLogic QLE2742 StoreFabric SN1600Q is primarily utilized in data center environments where high-throughput and low-latency storage access are critical. It benefits enterprise IT teams managing large-scale SANs that require resilient and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity to support virtualization, database, and backup workloads. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers to centralized Fibre Channel storage arrays for high-performance VM storage access. Enabling storage clusters in cloud service providers’ environments to maintain high availability and load balancing. Integrating SAN storage in financial institutions where latency-sensitive transaction data demands robust connectivity. Supporting large-scale backup and recovery operations in healthcare IT infrastructures requiring fast data transfer rates. Facilitating remote office SAN extensions where dual-port redundancy ensures continuous data availability. Deploying in edge computing nodes that process and store data locally while syncing with central SAN resources. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering reliable, high-speed storage access essential for intensive workloads. Its dual-port design supports scalability and redundancy, enabling IT infrastructures to maintain performance and resilience as storage demands evolve.