Dell QLogic QLE2562 Dual Port 8Gb/s FC LP HBA | RW9KF

The Dell QLogic QLE2562 Dual Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) (Part Number: RW9KF) is engineered to enhance storage area network (SAN) performance for enterprise environments. Featuring two 8Gb Fibre Channel ports, it delivers high-speed connectivity essential for data-intensive applications and efficient SAN management. Its low-profile design ensures compatibility with servers that have limited space, making it suitable for various server configurations.

This HBA utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth to support demanding workloads. It is designed to be backward compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel devices, ensuring seamless integration into existing infrastructures. Advanced features such as Overlapping Protection Domains (OPD) enhance data integrity, while support for virtualization technologies like N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) allows for efficient resource allocation in virtualized environments.