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SANblade QLA2342/ QLA2342L 2-Gbps Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus Adapters

Designed and deployed by major server and storage OEMs, the QLogic SANblade QLA2342 and 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 QLA2342 and 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.

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 QLA2342/2342L
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.

SANblade QLA2342/ QLA2342L 2-Gbps Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus Adapters

BROAD OEM ACCEPTANCE. The QLA2342/2342L HBA is validated by every major OEM including Dell, EMC, HDS, HP, IBM, and Sun. The LA2342/2342L extensive certification from major server and storage manufacturers makes it the perfect choice for multiplatform requirements.

Features and Benefits

Unique, single-integrated Fibre Channel controller for added reliability and optimum performance
Autonegotiation of Fibre Channel speed bit rate (1 Gbps or 2 Gbps)
Automatic topology detection
Concurrent support for SCSI and IP protocols
Simultaneous initiator and target mode support
Easy detection of activities through an LED panel:
- Power
- Online
- Signal acquired
- Loss of synchronization
- Firmware error
HBA and LUN level failover
Persistent binding
LUN masking
Local and remote management
Load balancing for optimized performance
Diagnostics
- Loop back test
- Read/write buffer tests