The QLE2564: A Next Generation Fibre Channel Adapter The QLE2564 is a powerful PCI Express quad port adapter that offers cutting-edge 8Gb Fibre Channel technology. Part of the QLE2500 8Gb adapter product family, the QLE2564 is designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise data centers. Virtualization Optimized The QLE2564 is optimized for virtualization, delivering enhanced security and Quality of Service (QoS). It also enables dynamic provisioning, allowing multiple logical connections to share the same physical port. Each logical connection has its own resources and can be managed independently. Form-Factor Enhancement The QLE2564 has been designed with a shorter length of 6.6 inches (167.6 mm), making it ideal for use in dense 1U Gen2 rack servers. This allows for increased connectivity, which was not possible with the standard 8.0-inch (203.2 mm) length of the 4Gb adapter product. RAS Optimized The QLE2564 ensures the highest level of data integrity with Overlapping Protection Domains (OPD) on both the control and data paths. Security Optimized The QLE2564 offers advanced security features such as SAN-level authentication (FCSP) and fabric-level isolation (NPIV). It also supports end-to-end data integrity (T10), providing peace of mind for sensitive data. Management Optimized The QLE2564 is backward compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb speeds, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. Its unified driver model, with firmware embedded in the driver, eliminates potential interoperability issues between firmware and driver versions. The QLE2564 is also API compatible with 4Gb products, ensuring seamless deployment and application compatibility. Investment Protection With over 15 years of experience, QLogic is a trusted leader in delivering technological solutions that meet the current needs of customers while providing strong investment protection for the future. The QLE2564 is a testament to this, with its advanced features and compatibility with emerging technologies and standards.
