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HP QLE2562 8GB Fiber Channel Low Profile PCIe HBA Card

SKU CH-9P1E-90BHX MPN QLE2562

An 8 GB Fibre Channel host bus adapter with a low-profile PCIe bracket for compact servers

  • Product typeModem
  • 8 Gb Fibre Channel throughput for fast storage networking
  • Low-profile PCIe form factor fits compact server chassis
  • HP-branded QLE2562 controller ensures broad compatibility
  • Single-card package simplifies deployment and spares management
  • MPN 489191-001 matches vendor documentation for easy verification

8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA

The HP QLE2562 is an 8 Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter built for servers and storage arrays that need direct fabric connectivity. Its low-profile PCIe form factor fits dense 1 U and blade chassis where full-height cards cannot be installed. IT teams deploying SAN boot or block-level replication will find the dual-port design suits redundant path requirements.

Thermals and power in normal use

The card draws power solely from the PCIe slot and operates within standard slot limits without auxiliary connectors. Passive heatsinks dissipate heat in typical rack airflow, keeping surface temperatures within specification during sustained 8 Gb/s traffic. Acoustic output is negligible because no onboard fan is present.

Dual-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel interface

Two independent 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports provide the bandwidth and path redundancy that determine whether this adapter matches a given SAN topology. Environments that require single-port connectivity or a different link speed will need an alternative HBA.

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

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Product typeModem

Questions about this item

How do I install the low-profile bracket on the QLE2562 card?

Align the bracket with the card's mounting holes, secure it using the supplied screws, then insert the card into an available PCIe slot until the bracket flange contacts the chassis rail.

What maintenance will the QLE2562 require over time?

Periodically remove dust from the heatsink and gold-edge contacts using compressed air; no firmware schedule or consumable parts are specified for this model.

What thermal limit appears first under sustained load on the 489191-001?

The onboard controller reaches its maximum operating temperature before the PCIe slot or bracket, so airflow across the heatsink becomes the limiting factor.

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