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Q-LOGIC

Q-LOGIC QLE2672 16Gbps PCIe 3.0 x8 Dual-Port Fibre Channel Network Card

SKU CH-8K6W-DASEN

Dual-port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-throughput storage networking

  • Speed16Gbps
  • InterfacePCI-Express
  • Dual 16Gbps ports double SAN bandwidth
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface removes host bottlenecks
  • 2600 Series hardware offloads cut CPU load
  • Line-rate 16-gigabit throughput keeps storage fast
  • QLE2672 model validated for enterprise fabrics

16 Gbps dual-port Fibre Channel adapter

The QLE2672 is a sixth-generation QLogic 2600 Series network adapter that delivers dual-port, line-rate 16 Gbps Fibre Channel throughput over a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. It targets enterprise servers that need high-bandwidth storage connectivity with minimal host CPU overhead.

Full hardware offload keeps thermals steady

Hardware-based protocol offloads move Fibre Channel processing onto the adapter itself, so the host CPU stays at extremely low utilisation during sustained transfers. Lower CPU load translates into reduced system power draw and quieter server operation under typical storage workloads.

Low-profile bracket fits dense chassis

The dual-port design consolidates two 16 Gbps links into a single PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, saving expansion space in multi-socket servers. Standard Fibre Channel connectors allow direct attachment to existing SAN fabrics without extra cabling adapters or proprietary modules.

Highlights

  • Dual 16Gbps ports double SAN bandwidth
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface removes host bottlenecks
  • 2600 Series hardware offloads cut CPU load
  • Line-rate 16-gigabit throughput keeps storage fast
  • QLE2672 model validated for enterprise fabrics

Specifications

BrandQ-LOGIC
Speed16Gbps
InterfacePCI-Express

Questions about this item

How do I install the QLE2672 into a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and which step is commonly missed?

Insert the card firmly into an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, secure the bracket screw, then attach Fibre Channel cables to both ports; the step often missed is installing the QLogic driver before connecting to the SAN fabric.

What maintenance or replacement will the dual-port 16Gbps adapter need over time?

The optical transceivers in each port may require cleaning or replacement if signal loss appears; otherwise the card has no moving parts or user-serviceable components.

What limit appears first on the QLE2672 during sustained 16Gbps line-rate traffic?

The PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus bandwidth becomes the bottleneck before the dual 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports reach saturation.

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