Name: QME8262-K Dell 2-Port 10Gb/s PCIe 2.0 x8 Blade Mezzanine Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: QME8262-K
Price: 85.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The QME8262-K - Dell QLogic 2-Port 10Gb/s PCIe 2.0 x8 Blade Mezzanine Card provides dual high-speed Ethernet ports designed to fit blade server mezzanine slots. It enhances network throughput while maintaining a compact footprint, fitting well into dense server configurations for improved data center networking.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Protocol	FCoE
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	N/A
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Full Fabric Support
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Blade Mezzanine Card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The QME8262-K is a blade mezzanine card that delivers dual 10Gb/s Ethernet connectivity through a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface. It is commonly used in blade server setups to enhance networking capabilities without occupying additional expansion slots. Built for data centers and enterprises operating high-density blade server infrastructures, this card provides reliable network performance suited for environments where bandwidth and low latency are critical. IT professionals benefit from its seamless integration and robust design. Key Features Provides dual 10Gb/s Ethernet ports to handle demanding data traffic Uses PCIe 2.0 x8 for increased throughput and reduced bottlenecks Compact mezzanine form factor fits blade server slots efficiently Offers compatibility with Dell blade server architectures Facilitates low-latency communication for virtualization and storage clusters This card plays a vital role in modern server environments by enabling efficient and high-speed network access within space-constrained systems. Its performance and reliability help maintain smooth operations under heavy workloads.

Use Cases
The QME8262-K is typically deployed in data centers utilizing blade server architectures where enhanced network bandwidth and low latency are essential. It benefits environments requiring dense server configurations with limited expansion slots, delivering reliable connectivity for critical workloads. How It's Used: Enables 10Gb/s networking in Dell blade servers for virtualization environments Integrates into high-density compute clusters to improve inter-node communication Supports storage area networks requiring fast data transfers and low latency Used by enterprise IT teams to upgrade network performance without expanding physical server size Facilitates scalable network architectures within data center blade enclosures By fitting directly into blade server mezzanine slots, the QME8262-K helps streamline cabling and network management, supporting operational efficiency and consistent network performance in complex server environments.

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QME8262-K Dell 2-Port 10Gb/s PCIe 2.0 x8 Blade Mezzanine Card

QME8262-K

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