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- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: QLE2462-E
- Condition: New
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell Qlogic P23M2 is a high-performance 4GB dual port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for mission critical servers and storage environments. Engineered to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity over 8Gb/s Fibre Channel networks, this HBA enables seamless integration of Windows, Linux or VMware hosts with enterprise SAN arrays. Its compact form factor and hot-swap capability make it an ideal upgrade for data centers seeking maximum throughput without sacrificing space.
Key Features
- Dual 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports provide redundant paths and load balancing
- 4GB DDR2 cache reduces latency and improves I/O performance
- Full support for Windows Server, Linux and VMware ESX/ESXi platforms
- PCI Express x8 interface delivers high bandwidth to the host system
- Hot-plug ready for zero-downtime maintenance and upgrades
- Advanced error detection and correction ensures data integrity
- Compliance with FC-SCSI, FC-FCoE and FC-IP protocols for versatile deployment
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: QLE2462-E
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Port Type: Dual Fibre Channel (8Gb/s per port)
- Cache Size: 4GB DDR2
- PCI Express Interface: PCIe x8, Gen1/Gen2 compatible
- Form Factor: Low-profile card (full height optional)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power Consumption: Typical 12W, Maximum 15W
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi 6.5 and later
- Management Tools: Qlogic SANsurfer, Dell OpenManage integration
Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage access for databases, virtualization and backup workloads
- High performance computing clusters where low latency I/O is critical
- Converged infrastructure solutions that combine compute and storage over a single Fibre Channel fabric
- Disaster recovery sites needing reliable dual-port redundancy to ensure continuous data availability
- Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments that benefit from fast, consistent storage performance
By integrating the Dell Qlogic P23M2 4GB Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA into your server architecture, you gain a robust, scalable solution that maximizes throughput while protecting your data with enterprise-grade reliability.