QLogic 16Gb FC Dual-Port HBA - Host bus adapter - PCIe 3.0 x4 - 16Gb Fibre Channel x 2 - for System x3100 M5; x3250 M4; x35XX M4; x3650 M4 HD; x3690 X5; x36XX M3; x3755 M3; x3850 X5
- Port architecture that offers independent functionality on each port - independent CPU, isolated memory and independent firmware image - provides higher reliability and predictable performance
- Support for Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended (MSI-X) improves host utilization and enhances application performance
- Support for 16 Gb, 8 Gb, and 4 Gb FC devices
- Full hardware offload for Fiber Channel protocol
- Support for PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 host interfaces
- Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) with 255 N Port IDs per port
- Host-to-fabric Fiber Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) authentication
- Universal boot capability allows the appropriate boot environment to be automatically selected for any given hardware
- Boot from SAN capability reduces the system management costs and increases uptime
The QLogic 16Gb Dual-port Host Bus Adapter offers 16 Gbps line-rate performance at extremely low CPU utilization with full hardware offloads. Support for powerful virtualization features make this adapter ideal for virtualized environments that need excellent I/O performance to service growing numbers of virtual machines (VMs).
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Enhanced connectivity
With dual 16 Gb Fiber Channel ports, this host bus adapter offers improved data transfer rates and connectivity for your networking needs, ensuring efficient and reliable high-speed data transmission.
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Robust compatibility
Designed for PC compatibility and featuring a PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface, this adapter seamlessly integrates into your existing infrastructure, providing a hassle-free upgrade path.
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Durable and reliable
Compliant with multiple standards including BSMI, C-Tick, and FCC Part 15 A, this adapter is built to meet high standards of durability and reliability, ensuring a long service life in demanding environments.
