Data Storage Systems, Inc. offers the full line of QLogic fibre
channel solutions including the QLogic QLA2342L 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 QLA2342L host bus adapters (HBAs) offer two
independent channels of 2-Gbps Fibre Channel combined with
64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X. Enabling double IOps with only one
PCI/PCI-X slot, the QLA2342L eliminate 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.
Ships in an individually packed box with a standard
size bracket, a spare low-profile bracket, SANsurfer
FC HBAs CD, and Quick Start Guide.
QLA2342L-HDS-SP
HDS approved configuration. Ships in an individually
packed box with a standard size bracket and a
spare low-profile bracket, HDS Specific SANsurfer
for SANblade FC HBAs CD.
Cost Effective These HBAs are based on unique, single-chip fibre channel controller architecture from QLogic. For a powerful, scalable solution
that maximizes bandwidth and PCI/PCI-X slot usage while maintaining a cost-effective price per port, the QLA2342 is the ultimate
choice.If you are looking for low-profile boards for 1U and 2U servers, the QLA2342L, a low-profile version of the QLA2342, is the
perfect fit.
Leading Single Chip Integration The QLA2342L 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 QLA2342L HBA is validated by every major OEM including Dell, EMC, HDS, HP, IBM, and Sun. The QLA2342L 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 QLA2342L 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 QLA2342L 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 QLA2342L 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
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 1.0, PCI Bus Power Management
Interface Specification rev 1.1
Fibre Channel Specifications
Speed 200 MBps per port maximum at half-duplex
400 MBps per port 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 eneration FC Generic Services Definition (FC-GS-3), Fibre
hannel-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.