Brand: QLogic · SKU: QLE2564-SP · MPN: QLE2564-SP · Category: Components
The QLE2564-SP is a QLOGIC Sanblade 4-Port 8Gb/S Fibre Channel PCI-Express X 2.0 Host Bus Adapter. It is part of the QLE2500 8Gb adapter product family, offering next-generation 8Gb FC technology. It supports Fibre Channel speeds of 8/4/2Gbps via auto-negotiation, delivering 1600 MBps (full duplex) per port and 200,000 initiator and target IOPS per port. It is a PCI Express, quad port, Fibre Channel (FC) adapter with a PCIe x8 physical connector, designed with a 6.6-inch length for dense 1U Gen2 rack servers. Key features include enhanced security (SAN-level authentication/FC-SP, fabric-level isolation/NPIV), Quality of Service (QoS), dynamic provisioning, and end-to-end data integrity (T10). It is backward compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb speeds and uses a single common driver for three generations of FC adapters. It requires no external airflow and has a typical power consumption of 13W. It features Overlapping Protection Domains (OPD) for high data integrity.
| Ports | Quad (4) |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Internal (Plug-in card, 6.6 in length) |
| IOPS (per port) | 200,000 initiator and target |
| Power Consumption | 13W (typical) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 8 Gbps |
| Protocols Supported | FCP-3-SCSI, FC-Tape (FCP-2) |
| Interface / Bus Type | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Fibre Channel Negotiation | 8/4/2Gbps auto-negotiation |
| Warranty | N/A (Sold as New In Box on some listings, typically carries manufacturer/seller warranty) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | 6.6 in x 4.376 in (167.6 mm x 111.2mm) |
The QLE2564-SP is a QLogic 8Gb quad-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise data centers. It features a PCIe Gen2 x8 interface, supports 8/4/2Gbps speeds, and offers virtualization, security (FC-SP, NPIV, T10 PI), and QoS optimizations. Its compact 6.6-inch form factor is suitable for dense 1U servers. The product is part of the QLE2500 series and provides backward compatibility.
Yes, this QLE2564-SP Sanblade 4-Port 8Gb/S Fibre Channel Pci-Express X 2.0 Host Bus Adapter (QLE2564-SP) is 100% genuine QLogic hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This QLE2564-SP Sanblade 4-Port 8Gb/S Fibre Channel Pci-Express X 2.0 Host Bus Adapter includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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