QLogic QME8262-k - Kit - network adapter - 10Gb Ethernet x 2 - for PowerEdge M420, M520, M610, M610x, M620, M710HD,

QLogic QME8262-k - Kit - network adapter - 10Gb Ethernet x 2 - for PowerEdge M420, M520, M610, M610x, M620, M710HD, M820, M910, M915

• FCoE and iSCSI hardware offload
• Convergence
• Switch independent partitioning
• Investment protection
• Unmatched expertise
• ISCSI over DCBX

The Dell QME8262-k Mezzanine Converged Network Adapter supports simultaneous LAN (TCP/IP) and SAN (Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI) traffic at line-rate, 10Gbps Ethernet speed. Convergence of traffic lowers data center costs by eliminating the need for separate LAN and SAN infrastructure. Data centers now need fewer adapters, cables, and switches, which also means reduced power and cooling costs. In addition, these adapters are fully compatible with existing Fiber Channel and iSCSI storage, providing investment protection for existing infrastructure.

• FCoE and iSCSI hardware offload
  The QMe8262-k adapter supports full hardware offload for FCoe and iSCSI protocol processing. Reduced server CPU utilization for I/O operations leads to faster application performance and higher levels of consolidation in virtualized systems.
• Convergence
  The QMe8262-k adapter reduces data center costs by converging data and storage networking. this convergence results in buying fewer adapters, cables, and switches. In addition, convergence offers lower power consumption, reduced cooling, and easier LaN and SaN management.
• Switch independent partitioning
  One Converged Network adapter is viewed by the server operating system (OS) as a flexible mix (up to four per physical port) of standalone NICs, FCoe adapters, and iSCSI adapters, with the ability to allocate guaranteed bandwidth to each partition. Because the Switch Independent Partitioning feature is switch-agnostic, it functions independently of any fabric. It also provides faster networking performance in virtualized environments.
• Investment protection
  FCoe is a converged networking technology that provides a unified storage and data network over loss-less Ethernet, while preserving the investment in existing Fiber Channel infrastructure and storage.
• Unmatched expertise
  QLogic has an unparalleled advantage in delivering this new Converged Network adapter technology. QLogic is the undisputed leader in both Fiber Channel and iSCSI adapters, with years of experience providing Fiber Channel and Ethernet-based products.
• iSCSI over DCBX
  The QMe8262-k supports iSCSI over data center bridging exchange protocol (DCBX) when used with a Converged enhanced Ethernet (Cee) switch. This support allows users to configure iSCSI virtual local area networks (VLaNs) with priority flow control (PFC) and user-specified bandwidth shaping to deliver an enterprise-ready iSCSI solution.