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, this adapter 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 At just 6.6 inches (167.6 mm) in length, the QLE2564 is designed to fit into dense 1U Gen2 rack servers, providing increased connectivity that was not previously available with the standard 8.0-inch (203.2 mm) length of 4Gb adapters. 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 With support for SAN-level authentication (FCSP) and fabric-level isolation (NPIV), the QLE2564 offers advanced security features. It also provides end-to-end data integrity (T10) for added peace of mind. 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. Plus, its API compatibility with 4Gb products streamlines deployment and ensures application compatibility. Investment Protection With over 15 years of experience in delivering technological solutions, QLogic is a trusted leader in the industry. The QLE2564 offers strong investment protection, supporting emerging technologies and standards to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
