UCSC-PCIEQD16GF Cisco Qlogic Dual-Ports 16Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter.

UCSC-PCIEQD16GF Cisco QLogic QLE2692 Dual-Port 16Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

High-Performance Fibre Channel Connectivity

The UCSC-PCIEQD16GF Cisco QLogic QLE2692 provides enterprise-grade dual-port 16Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity, ensuring high-speed, low-latency data transfers for mission-critical applications. Designed to support modern storage networks, this host bus adapter (HBA) delivers exceptional reliability and performance.

Advanced Features for Enterprise Workloads

• Dual-port design for redundancy and load balancing.
• 16Gbps Fibre Channel speed for enhanced throughput.
• Support for multiple protocols, including NPIV and FCP.
• Low power consumption with energy-efficient design.

Optimized for Virtualized Environments

The Cisco QLogic QLE2692 is optimized for virtualization, allowing seamless integration with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other hypervisors. It supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), enabling multiple virtual machines to share a single physical adapter.

Reliable Data Transmission

With Class-specific Control (CS_CTL) and Quality of Service (QoS) support, this adapter prioritizes data packets for optimal performance in high-demand environments. The built-in error detection and recovery mechanisms ensure consistent data integrity.

Compatibility and Scalability

Broad Operating System Support

The UCSC-PCIEQD16GF is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including:

• Windows Server
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware ESXi

Seamless Integration with Cisco UCS

Designed for use with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), this adapter ensures optimal compatibility with Cisco servers, storage solutions, and networking infrastructure, enabling smooth deployments and simplified management.

Power and Thermal Efficiency

With low power consumption and an energy-efficient design, the QLE2692 reduces overall data center operating costs while maintaining peak performance. Its passive cooling system minimizes heat output, making it an ideal solution for dense server environments.

Security and Data Protection

End-to-End Data Integrity

The Cisco QLogic QLE2692 includes advanced error detection and correction features, ensuring reliable data transmission across complex storage networks. Support for T10 PI (Protection Information) enhances data protection by detecting and correcting errors before they impact operations.

Secure Boot and Firmware Authentication

With secure boot mechanisms and firmware authentication, this HBA protects against unauthorized firmware modifications, ensuring a secure and stable operating environment.

Deployment Use Cases

Enterprise Data Centers

Ideal for large-scale enterprise deployments, the UCSC-PCIEQD16GF supports high-speed storage networking, improving data access and reliability for mission-critical applications.

Cloud and Virtualization Environments

Designed for virtualized data centers and cloud deployments, this adapter enhances performance in VMware, Hyper-V, and OpenStack environments.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

With low-latency and high-throughput capabilities, the QLE2692 is well-suited for HPC applications that demand reliable, high-speed data transfers.