Data Storage Systems, Inc. offers the full line of QLogic fibre channel
solutions including the QLogic QLA2340 FC Host Bus Adatper (HBA) .
Along with all the QLogic fibre channel products, DSS, Inc. offers
implementation/integration services if needed. For further information and
assistance, please call our sales department at (763) 416-0474.
Designed and deployed by major server and storage OEMs, the QLogic
SANblade QLA2340 and QLA2340L host bus adapters (HBAs) offer the
ultimate in performance: 2-Gbps Fibre Channel combined with 64-bit,
133-MHz PCI-X. Eliminating traditional host bottlenecks that impede the
high performance of 2-Gbps Fibre Channel, this union of the fastest I/O
and host technologies creates the perfect balanced solution. These HBAs
are based on unique single chip fibre channel controller architecture from
QLogic. These multimode optic HBAs are specifically designed for servers
in direct attach storage (DAS) as well as storage area network (SAN)
environments.
Ships in an individually packed box with a standard
size bracket, a spare low-profile bracket,
SANsurfer FC HBAs CD, and Quick Start Guide.
QLA2340-E-SP
EMC approved configuration. Ships in an individually
packed box with a standard size bracket and a spare
low-profile bracket, EMC Specific SANsurfer for
SANblade FC HBAs CD.
Cost Effective The QLA2340 is the right solution for the added boost in performance. If you are looking for low-profile boards for 1U and 2U
servers, the QLA2340L, a low-profile version of the QLA2340, is the perfect fit.
Leading Single Chip Integration The QLA2340/2340L uniquely integrates a RISC processor, a Fibre protocol engine, and transceivers into a single, efficient FC
controller chip that increases reliability and performance by lowering CPU utilization.
Broad OEM Acceptance The QLA2340/2340L HBA is validated by every major OEM including Dell, EMC, HDS, HP, IBM, and Sun. TheQLA2340’s extensive
certification from major server and storage manufacturers makes it the perfect choice for multiplatform requirements.
Simplified Setup Point-and-click installation and configuration wizards simply the HBA setup process. Storage administrators can quickly deploy HBAs
across a SAN using standard HBA management tools and device utilities. The QLA2340/40L is also fully compatible with industry
standard application programming interfaces (APIs), including SNIA HBA API and SMI-S, thereby allowing administrators to manage
QLogic HBAs using third-party software applications.
Proven Architecture The QLA2340/2340L architecture is the result of more than 15 years of progressive development and testing. Proven architecture
from QLogic delivers higher overall reliability and enables advanced functionality with its single-chip integration, placing QLogic years
ahead of its competitors. The QLA2340/2340L also has proven interoperability with all major software applications, hardware
platforms, and operating systems.
The Bottom Line Driving the standard for interoperability with extensive FC testing in SAN environments, you can feel confident in choosing the QLogic
solution.
Ease of Use Auto-negotiation of Fibre Channel speed bit rate (1 Gbps or 2 Gbps)
Easy detection of activities through an LED panel:
Power
Online
Signal acquired
Loss of synchronization
Firmware error
Automatic topology detection
Quick start guide
Persistent binding
Superior Scalability Concurrent support for SCSI and IP protocols
Load balancing for optimized performance
Simultaneous initiator and target mode support
Local and remote management
Enhanced Reliability Unique, single-integrated Fibre Channel controller for added reliability and optimum performanceocal and remote management
Host Bus Interface Specifications
Speed 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X
Single voltage
3.3 V and 5.0 V buses supported
Compliance PCI Local Bus Specification rev. 2.2, PCI-X Addendum rev. 1.0a, PCI Hot
Plug Specification rev. 1.0, PCI Bus Power Management Interface
Specification rev 1.1
Fibre Channel Specifications
Speed 200 MBps maximum at half-duplex
400 MBps maximum at full-duplex
Topology FC-AL, FC-AL-2, point to point, switched fabric (FL_Port and F_Port)
Buffer credits For 512-byte frame size, 9 credits issued. For 2K-byte frame size, 3
credits issued.
Class of service Class 3 Fibre Channel service
Protocols SCSI-FCP, IP, FC-TAPE
Compliance Second Generation FC Generic Services Definition (FC-GS-2), Third
Generation FC Generic Services Definition (FC-GS-3), Fibre
Channel-Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH), SCSI-3 Fibre Channel
Protocol (SCSI-FCP), Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop-2 (FC-AL-2), Fibre
Channel-Private Loop Direct Attach Technical Report (FC-PLDA), RFC
2625 IP and APR Over Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel Framing and
Signaling (FC-FS)
Tools and Utilities
Management tools FC HBA Manager
Device utilities
Command line interface; configuration utilities resident with BIOS and
FCode
Boot support
Intel x86: BIOS (32-bit), EFI (64-bit); Solaris SPARC: FCode
APIs SNIA HBA API V2, SMI-S, and FDMI
Operating systems* Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Solaris SPARC, Linux (32-bit and 64-bit), Novell NetWare, Mac OS X
* Subject to availability of OS and hardware from respective OEMs.
Single Port, 2 Gbps , 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X FC HBA
Physical Specifications
Ports One
Media Small form factor fixed (SFF) multimode optic with LC-style connector
Optics Short wave laser
Connections LC-style connector that supports non-OFC, multimode fibre optic cabling using a
small form factor optical transceiver module
Form factor Low-profile MD2: 16.93 cm×5.15 cm (6.7"×2.5")
Bracket size QLA2340: standard size
QLA2340L: low-profile size
Environment and Equipment Specifications Airflow
0 lf/m
Temperature Operating: 0°C/32°F to 55°C/131°F
Storage: –20°C/–4°F to 70°C/158°F
Humidity Relative (noncondensing): 10% to 90%
Storage: 5% to 95%