Name: QLE2772CS-LR-F QLogic 32Gb Dual-Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2772CS-LR-F
Price: 573.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic Enhanced 32Gb Dual-Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks, enabling high-speed data transfers in SAN environments. It fits into enterprise and data center setups that require reliable and fast storage access, supporting a variety of workloads without compromising on performance or compatibility.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2772CS-LR-F

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic (Broadcom/Emulex 32Gb Fibre Channel controller)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

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	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The QLogic Enhanced 32Gb Dual-Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed to provide fast and dependable connections between servers and storage networks. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where high-speed access to storage area networks (SAN) is essential. Built for IT professionals managing critical storage infrastructure, this adapter helps maintain smooth data flow and reduces bottlenecks. It’s often found in setups that demand low latency and robust performance, supporting tasks such as database management, virtualization, and backup solutions. Key Features Delivers 32Gb Fibre Channel speeds over two ports for flexible connectivity Utilizes PCIe 4.0 interface to maximize throughput and efficiency Supports advanced offloading to reduce server CPU load during data transfers Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and storage vendors Includes firmware and driver support for seamless integration and updates These adapters are typically deployed in enterprise data centers, where they play a crucial role in connecting servers to storage arrays with minimal delay. The real-world benefit lies in their ability to maintain consistent data transfer rates, which helps keep applications responsive and storage resources readily accessible.

Use Cases
The QLE2772CS-LR-F Host Bus Adapter is predominantly deployed in enterprise SAN environments where high-speed, low-latency storage connectivity is critical. It benefits IT infrastructure teams managing data centers and large-scale virtualization platforms requiring consistent access to storage clusters with minimal disruption. How It's Used: Integrating dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity in rack-mounted servers within enterprise data centers for robust SAN access. Supporting virtualization hosts running intensive I/O workloads that demand sustained high throughput and low latency connections to shared storage arrays. Enabling seamless storage expansion in cloud service provider infrastructures by providing scalable and reliable links between compute nodes and Fibre Channel storage fabrics. Facilitating disaster recovery sites that replicate data over high-bandwidth Fibre Channel networks to maintain business continuity and rapid failover capabilities. Deploying in high-performance computing (HPC) environments where fast and dependable storage communication accelerates data processing and analytics workloads. By delivering consistent data transfer rates and broad compatibility with server platforms, this HBA supports operational stability and scalability in complex storage networks. It ensures that evolving workloads and growing infrastructure demands are met without compromising on storage network performance or reliability.