QLogic Corp.
QLogic Corp. Qle2560 Sanblade 8Gb Single Channel PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
An 8 Gb single-channel PCIe Fibre Channel host bus adapter for storage-area networks
- 8 Gb Fibre Channel throughput for high-speed storage networking
- Single-channel PCIe design fits compact server configurations
- QLogic Sanblade reliability for enterprise SAN deployments
- Lightweight 5.1 unit weight eases rack installation
8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter for Enterprise Storage
The QLogic QLE2560 Sanblade is an 8Gb single-channel PCIe Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for servers that connect directly to SAN fabrics. It targets IT teams building or expanding block-storage networks in data-centre environments.
Verify PCIe Slot Availability
Confirm the server has a free PCIe slot that matches the card's electrical and mechanical requirements. Ensure the SAN switch and cabling support 8Gb Fibre Channel speeds and that the operating system or hypervisor includes a supported driver for this adapter.
Highlights
- 8 Gb Fibre Channel throughput for high-speed storage networking
- Single-channel PCIe design fits compact server configurations
- QLogic Sanblade reliability for enterprise SAN deployments
- Lightweight 5.1 unit weight eases rack installation
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What comes with the QLogic QLE2560 adapter and is a fibre cable included?
The adapter is supplied as a single card; fibre cables and SFP modules are sold separately.
Which version of the QLE2560 should I choose for an 8 Gb single-channel PCIe slot?
This model is the 8 Gb single-channel PCIe variant, matching that slot exactly.
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