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QLA2344

Quad Channel 2Gb Fibre Channel to 133MHz PCI-X HBA.


 
Why QLogic?

Designed and deployed by major server and storage OEMs, the QLogic SANblade QLA2344 host bus adapters (HBAs) offer four independent channels of 2-Gbps Fibre Channel combined with 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X.
  

Cost Effective
With the union of the fastest I/O and host technologies, the QLA2344 eliminates traditional host bottlenecks that impede the high performance of 2-Gbps Fibre Channel. For the most scalable solution that maximizes connectivity and PCI/PCI-X slot usage while maintaining a cost effective price per port, the QLA2344 is the ultimate choice.
  
Investment Protection
Designed for high-connectivity applications, the SANblade QLA2344 is ideal in the slot-limited environment of PCI-X. With four fibre channel ports on one board in one slot, along with performance that scales as channels are added, the QLA2344 offers more channel and device connectivity while lowering overall system port cost.
  
Broad OEM Acceptance
QLogic FC technology and software is validated by every major OEM including Dell, EMC, HDS, HP, IBM, and Sun. The QLA2344’s extensive certification from major server and storage manufacturers makes it the perfect choice for Multi-platform 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 QLA2344 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 QLA2344 architecture is the result of more than 15 years of progressive development and testing. Provenarchitecture from QLogic delivers higher overall reliability and enables advanced functionality with its single-chip integration, placing QLogic years ahead of its competitors. The QLA2344 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)
  • 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 performance

 
Host Bus Interface Specifications
Speed

64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X

Single voltage

3.3 V

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 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 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)

    Physical Specifications
    Ports

    Four

    Media

    Multimode optic

    Optics

    Short wave laser

    Connections

    Four LC-style connectors that support non-OFC, multimode fibre optic cabling using small form factor optical transceiver modules

    Form factor

    Half size: 17.78 cm×10.67 cm (7.0"×4.2")

    Bracket size
    Standard size
    Environment and Equipment Specifications
    Airflow

    0 lf/m or 100 lf/m, depending on Temperature (see below)

    Temperature
  • Operating: 0°C/32°F to 40°C/104°F (no air flow); 0°C/32°F to 55°C/131°F (100 lf/m airflow)
  • Storage: –20°C/–4°F to 70°C/158°F
  • Humidity
  • Relative (non-condensing): 10% to 90%
  • Storage: 5% to 95%
  • Power dissipation

    ~ 16.0 watts

    Cable
    50/125μm multimode fiber, 62.5/125 μm multimode fiberr
    Cable distances
  • 1 Gbps: 500 meters 50/125 μm fiber, 300 meters 62.5/125 μm fiber
  • 2 Gbps: 300 meters 50/125 μm fiber, 150 meters 62.5/125 μm fiber
  • Agency Approvals—Product Safety
    US/Canada

    UL, cUL: UL60950, CSA C22.2 No.60950, Class 1 Laser Product per DHHS 21CFR J

    Europe
  • 73/23/ECC Low Voltage Directive:
  • TUV: EN60950: 2000, EN60825-1: 1996+A11, EN60825-2: 1994 +A11
  • Agency Approvals—EMI and EMC
    US

    FCC Part 15, Class B

    Canada

    Industry Canada ICES-003, Class B

    Europe

    89/336/EEC EMC Directive CE Mark, EN55022: 1998/CISPR22:1997 Class B, EN55024: 1998, EN61000-3-2:1995, EN61000-3-3:1994

    Japan

    VCCI, Class B

    Taiwan

    CNS 13438 Class B

    New Zealand/Australia

    AS/NZS 3548 Class B

    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, Windows XP, Solaris SPARC, Linux (32-bit and 64-bit), Novell NetWare, Mac OS X

     
    * Subject to availability of OS and hardware from respective OEMs.

      QLogic Branded Product
     

    Generic product configured for all environments

    SKU Contents Warranty Where to Buy?
    QLA2344CK Ships in an individually packed box with a standard size bracket and a spare low-profile bracket, SANsurfer for SANblade FC HBAs CD, and Quick Start Guide. 3 years* Click here for a list of authorized resellers and distributors.
      * Standard warranty duration is 36 months and includes continuous access to support resources on qlogic.com, business day remote technical support via telephone and email and advanced exchange for confirmed HBA failures. A 2-year warranty extension promotional offer is extended for purchases of specified new Fibre Channel HBAs from authorized VAR / Reseller partners after Feb. 14, 2005.
       
      OEM Branded Product
     

    Customized for QLogic’s server and storage OEM customers

    OEM OEM Model Name Where to Buy?**

    HP

    A7546-60001
    AG051-63001

    www.hp.com

    ** Contact appropriate server or storage OEM for information on pricing, contents, warranty, and placing orders.



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