Qlogic SANblade QLA2344 Specifications

PCI-X
FIBRE CHANNEL
HOST BUS ADAPTER
• HBA and LUN level failover
WHY QLOGIC? Designed and deployed by major server and storage
OEMs, the QLogic SANblade QLA2344 host bus adapters (HBAs)
offer four independent channels of 2-Gbps Fibre Channel combined
with 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X.
Cost Effective. With the union of the fastest I/O and host
technologies, the QLA2344 eliminates traditional host bottlenecks
that impede the high performance of 2-Gbps Fibre Channel.
For the most scalable solution that maximizes connectivity and
PCI/PCI-X slot usage while maintaining a cost effective price per port,
the QLA2344 is the ultimate choice.
Investment Protection. Designed for high-connectivity applications,
the SANblade QLA2344 is ideal in the slot-limited environment of
PCI-X. With four fibre channel ports on one board in one slot, along
with performance that scales as channels are added, the QLA2344
offers more channel and device connectivity while lowering overall
system port cost.
Broad OEM Acceptance. QLogic FC technology and software is
validated by every major OEM including Dell, EMC, HDS, HP, IBM,
and Sun. The QLA2344's extensive certification from major server
and storage manufacturers makes it the perfect choice for
multiplatform requirements.
Ease of Use
• Autonegotiation of Fibre Channel speed bit rate (1 Gbps or 2 Gbps)
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• Automatic topology detection
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• Quick start guide
• Persistent binding
Superior Scalability
• Concurrent support for SCSI and IP protocols
• Load balancing for optimized performance
• Simultaneous initiator and target mode support
• Local and remote management
Enhanced Reliability
• Unique, single-integrated Fibre Channel controller for added reliability and optimum
performance
• LUN masking
SANblade
2-Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) to
PCI-X Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Loopback and read/write buffer tests
Simplified Setup. Point-and-click installation and configuration
wizards simply the HBA setup process. Storage administrators can
quickly deploy HBAs across a SAN using standard HBA management
tools and device utilities. The QLA2344 is also fully compatible with
industry standard application programming interfaces (APIs),
including SNIA HBA API and SMI-S, thereby allowing administrators
to manage QLogic HBAs using third-party software applications.
Proven Architecture. The QLA2344 architecture is the result of more
than 15 years of progressive development and testing. Proven
architecture from QLogic delivers higher overall reliability and
enables advanced functionality with its single-chip integration,
placing QLogic years ahead of its competitors. The QLA2344 also has
proven interoperability with all major software applications, hardware
platforms, and operating systems.
The Bottom Line. Driving the standard for interoperability with
extensive FC testing in SAN environments, you can feel confident in
choosing the QLogic solution.
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QLA 2344