Name: QLE2772-SR-CK QLogic 32Gb Dual-Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2772-SR-CK
Price: 688.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic Enhanced 32Gb Dual-Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers enterprise-grade SAN connectivity through its dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports and PCIe 4.0 interface. It fits well in environments that demand high bandwidth and reliability, such as data centers and large-scale storage deployments.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2772-SR-CK

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Generation	Gen 7
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic 2772
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 PCIe Add-in Card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The QLogic Enhanced 32Gb Dual-Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers robust connectivity for storage area networks (SANs). It's designed to deliver high throughput and reliable data transfers in demanding data center environments. Often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, this adapter supports seamless integration with Fibre Channel SANs. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy it to improve SAN performance and scalability. Key Features Dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports enable simultaneous high-speed connections PCIe 4.0 provides increased bandwidth compared to previous generations Hardware offload reduces CPU load for better overall system performance Supports virtualization and multi-protocol configurations Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and SAN management tools This adapter is usually deployed in data centers where fast, reliable SAN access is critical. It helps maintain smooth storage operations and supports mission-critical applications by ensuring consistent throughput and low latency.

Use Cases
The QLE2772-SR-CK adapter is designed for high-performance storage networks requiring robust and low-latency connectivity. It is ideal for enterprise IT environments where maintaining fast and reliable SAN connections is critical for handling intensive workloads and large data transfers. How It's Used: Deployed in data centers to facilitate high-speed connectivity between servers and Fibre Channel storage arrays for mission-critical applications. Integrated into virtualization platforms to offload Fibre Channel processing, improving VM storage performance and density. Used in large-scale storage clusters to ensure consistent and scalable bandwidth for backup and disaster recovery operations. Implemented in enterprise rack deployments that require low latency and high throughput for database and analytics workloads. Applied in environments with advanced storage virtualization, enabling efficient resource allocation across multiple hosts. This host bus adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing reliable, high-bandwidth SAN access that supports scalability across evolving storage infrastructures. Its PCIe 4.0 interface and dual 32Gb ports enable data centers to maintain optimal performance under demanding storage traffic conditions.