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QLogic QLE2672 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter with dual ports

Universal

Universal QLE2672 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter

SKU CH-Y4V2-9Q2QM

A 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter delivering up to 1.2 million IOPS for high-transaction storage networks

  • 16Gb bandwidth accelerates SAN storage traffic
  • 3,000MBps per port sustains high-throughput workloads
  • 2 million IOPS cuts latency for virtualised apps
  • Brocade ClearLink support improves link diagnostics
  • Fabric pre-provisioning simplifies adapter deployment

Universal QLE2672 16Gb Adapter

The Universal QLE2672 is a 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter built for storage-area-network traffic. It delivers up to 3,000MBps per port and up to 1.2 million IOPS to reduce latency in transaction-intensive and virtualised workloads. Support for Brocade ClearLink improves link reliability and diagnostics.

Who this suits

This adapter suits administrators deploying Gen 5 Fibre Channel infrastructure who need high throughput and low latency for block storage. It also fits teams that value simplified fabric pre-provisioning and enhanced QoS for prioritising SAN traffic. Builders without Fibre Channel switching or cabling cannot use this card. Buyers who need Ethernet connectivity or a different protocol should look at other adapter types.

Build integration

The card installs into an available PCI Express slot and connects to Fibre Channel switches and storage arrays via optical or copper cables. It frees the host from storage protocol processing by offloading Fibre Channel framing and flow control. Fabric pre-provisioning reduces manual switch configuration during deployment. Ensure the server chassis provides a compatible slot and that the SAN fabric supports 16Gb speeds.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does my server need a PCIe slot to install the QLE2672 adapter?

The QLE2672 is a PCIe card, so an available PCIe slot in the host server is required for installation.

Will the 16Gb adapter negotiate down to 8Gb or 4Gb if my existing SAN fabric runs at those speeds?

Yes, the 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter auto-negotiates link speed, allowing it to operate on 8Gb or 4Gb fabrics without configuration changes.

How can I verify the adapter is delivering the rated 3,000MBps throughput after deployment?

Monitor port-level throughput and IOPS counters in the HBA management utility or switch diagnostics; sustained reads near 3,000MBps and up to 1.2 million IOPS confirm expected performance.

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