QLogic QLE2560-CK 8Gb Single Port Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe 2.0 x8, SR LC Multi-mode Optic

The QLogic QLE2560-CK is a high-performance 8Gb single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for enterprise storage environments. It provides reliable connectivity for servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), supporting data-intensive applications and virtualization.

Advantages

With auto-negotiation from 8Gbps down to 4Gbps and 2Gbps, this HBA ensures backward compatibility with existing infrastructure. Its low-profile design fits both standard and low-profile PCIe slots, making it versatile for various server form factors. The included short-wave (SR) multi-mode LC SFP+ optic enables cost-effective connections over multi-mode fiber.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed SAN connectivity
• Virtualized environments leveraging NPIV for efficient resource utilization
• Boot from SAN configurations for centralized storage management

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
• Fibre Channel Ports: 1
• Data Rate: Up to 8Gbps (auto-negotiates to 4Gbps, 2Gbps)
• Connector: 1 x LC SFP+ (SR multi-mode)
• Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe Card (includes standard and low-profile brackets)
• Controller: QLogic 2500 Series
• Full-duplex support with up to 800 MBps per port
• Supported Topologies: Point-to-point, FC-AL, Switched Fabric
• Virtualization: N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
• Boot Support: Boot from SAN (BIOS, UEFI)
• Management: QLogic SANsurfer, QConvergeConsole
• Compliance: RoHS, WEEE, FCC, CE, VCCI, C-Tick, KCC

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this HBA with compatible 8Gb Fibre Channel switches and multi-mode fiber cables. Ensure your server has an available PCIe 2.0 x8 or higher slot. The low-profile bracket is ideal for 1U/2U servers; the standard bracket is included for larger chassis.