QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBAs for
System x
Product Guide
The QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBA are PCI Express 2.0 x8 8Gb Fibre Channel adapters
with SFP+ LC-style connectors . The adapters connect to SFP+ Multimode Fiber SR optical modules.
These adapters support 8 Gbps per port maximum bidirectional throughput for high-bandwidth storage
(SAN). The PCI Express low profile form factor adapter can be used in either a standard PCI Express slot
or a low profile PCI Express slot. Figure 1 shows the adapters.
Figure 1. QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBAs
Did you know?
QLogic 8Gb HBAs enable end-to-end SAN Solutions using 8 Gb Fibre Channel technology for System x
servers. They provide the ability to build high-performance, highly available SANs and are easy to set up
and integrate into existing SAN configurations.
These adapters take advantage of QLogic’s StarPower technology, which provides energy-smart features.
StarPower technology offers dynamic and adaptive power-management features such as power-
optimized and bandwidth-optimized intelligent PCI-Express link training, low-power switching power
supplies, and a thermally efficient layout that requires lower airflows.
QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBAs for System x
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