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QLA4050C

64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X to 1Gb iSCSI / network adapter, single port copper. 

 


 
SANs with Ethernet and IP: iSCSI

IT managers now have a choice when considering SAN management options. The QLA4050, QLA4050C, and QLA4052C (collectively referred to as the QLA405x) iSCSI HBAs provide connectivity to SANs over Ethernet and TCP/IP network infrastructures (switches, routers, and VPN appliances). Using a widely deployed and familiar networking technology, iSCSI can lower the total cost of ownership to better manage and support storage networking.

Networking and Storage Performance

By offloading the iSCSI and TCP/IP protocol to the adapter, the QLA405x eliminates the processing, interrupts, and bus accesses required to support protocols in host software. The QLA405x virtually eliminates the host CPU system processing required for iSCSI and TCP/IP, delivering the equivalent initialization and host processing performance of direct attach storage (DAS) and Fibre Channel (FC) SANs.
  

Simplified Setup

Point-and-click installation and configuration wizards simplify the HBA setup process. Storage administrators can quickly deploy HBAs across a SAN using standard HBA management tools and device utilities. The QLA405x is also fully compatible with industry standard application programming interfaces (APIs), thereby allowing administrators to manage QLogic HBAs using third-party software applications.
  

Familiar Storage Functionality

By offloading the iSCSI protocol, the QLA405x uses the existing storage interface of the operating system. Using a familiar storage interface allows the QLA405x to support proven LUN and target level fail-over functionality, storage SAN boot, and existing SAN management and application software.

Comprehensive Operating System (OS) Support

QLogic offers the broadest range of support for all major operating systems to ensure OS and hardware server compatibility. Drivers are fully tested with industry-recognized certifications from all the major operating systems including Windows®, Linux®, and Solaris™. A single driver strategy per OS allows storage administrators to easily deploy, configure, and manage HBAs in heterogeneous SAN configurations.
  

Guaranteed Interoperability
Storage partner certifications, combined with agency and regulatory testing, ensures that all products meet world compliance hardware and software specifications. All HBAs are tested extensively with third-party hardware, along with multiple software applications, to ensure best-in-class SAN interoperability and compatibility. You can be confident purchasing QLogic HBAs to meet your storage networking needs.
  
  

 
High Performance
  • Networking and storage functionality for iSCSI, network attached storage (NAS),  clustering, multimedia, distributed network applications, and web-serving
  • Jumbo frames, 802.3x flow control, 802.1p priority service, and 802.1Q VLAN   Ethernet networking
Superior Scalability
  • Low-profile PCI form factor
  • Universal iSCSI SAN boot for true remote storage boot implementations
Enhanced Reliability
  • Storage reliability with iSCSI digests, ECC memory, and overlapping data path parity
  • JTAG boundary scan, full scan, and memory built-in self-test (BIST)
  • Highly integrated, low power design
Simplified Manageability
  • Microsoft Windows® management interface (MS WMI) compliant for standards based management
  • Complete iSCSI and TCP/IP offload for enhanced performance
  • Auto-negotiated 100/1000 Mbps line rate data transfer
  • PCI-X 133-MHz backward-compatible with 32/64-bit, 33/66-MHz PCI

 
Host Bus Interface Specifications
Bus interface

64-bit, 133/100/66-MHz PCI-X and 32/64-bit, 33/66-MHz PCI

Signal voltage

3.3V (QLA4050) or Universal (3.3V/5V) (QLA405xC HBAs only)

Hardware platforms

IA32 (x86), EM64T, AMD Opteron 64, SUN SPARC

Compliance

Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification, revision 2.3, PCI-X Specification, revision 1.0b, PCI-X Electrical and Mechanical Addendum, revision 2.0a to the PCI Local Bus Specification, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, revision 1.1, PCI Hot Plug Specification, revision 1.0

iSCSI, TCP/IP, and Ethernet Specifications
Data rate

100/1000 Mbps

Throughput

1 Gbps full-duplex line rate

Topology

Any Ethernet network

iSCSI

RFC 3347: iSCSI Requirements and Design Considerations, CHAP, iSNS, SLP

TCP/IP

Complete state-based TCP/IP offload, RFC791: Internet Protocol Specification (IPv4), RFC793; Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Specification, RFC1122; Requirements for Internet Hosts – Communication Layers, RFC1323; TCP Extensions for High Performance, RFC2581; TCP Congestion Control

Ethernet

1500 bytes or 9000 bytes (jumbo)

Physical Specifications
Ports
  • QLA4050C/QLA4050: One
  • QLA4052C: Two
  • Connections
  • QLA4050C/QLA4052C: RJ45 for copper connector
  • QLA4050: Small form factor fixed (SFF) multimode optic with LC-style connector
  • Form factor

    Low-profile MD2: 16.93 cm × 5.15 cm (6.7 in. × 2.5 in.)

    Bracket size
  • Standard: 1.84 cm × 12.08 cm (.73 in. × 4.76 in.)
  • Low-profile: 1.84 cm × 8.01 cm (.73 in. × 3.15 in.)
  • Environment and Equipment Specifications
    Airflow

    100 LFM (0.5 m/sec)

    Temperature
  • Operating: 0°C/32°F to 55°C/131°F
  • Storage: -20°C/-4°F to 70°C/158°F
  • Humidity
  • Relative (non-condensing): 10% to 90%
  • Storage: 5% to 95%
  • Power dissipation
  • QLA4050C: 7.5 W
  • QLA4052C: 8.5 W
  • QLA4050: 7.0 W
  • RoHS compliant

    Yes, RoHS-6

    Cable distances
  • QLA4050C/QLA4052C: 100 meters, category 5e/6 UTP
  • QLA4050: 500 meters 50/125 µm fiber, 220 meters 62.5/125 µm fiber
  • Tools and Utilities
    Management tools

    SANsurfer® iSCSI HBA Manager

    Device utilities
    Command line interface; utilities for flashing BIOS and firmware
    Boot support

    BIOS, FCode

    APIs

    MS WMI

    Operating systems*

    Windows® Server™ 2003; Windows 2000; Windows XP, Solaris 9, 10; Linux® Red Hat® AS 3.0, 4.0; Linux SuSE® SLES 8, 9, 10; VMware ESX 3.0.1

     
    * 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?
    QLA4050C‑CK Ships in an individually packed box with a standard size bracket and a spare low-profile bracket, SANsurfer SANblade iSCSI HBAs CD and Quick Start Guide. 3 years* Click here for a list of authorized resellers and distributors.
    QLA4050C‑BK Single channel copper HBA ships in a bulk box in quantities of 20 or 50 with standard size brackets. 3 years* Click here for a list of authorized resellers and distributors.
    QLA4050C‑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 iSCSI HBAs CD. 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.
       
      Related Accessories
     
    SKU ContentsWarrantyWhere to Buy?
       
      OEM Branded Product
     

    Customized for QLogic’s server and storage OEM customers

    OEM OEM Model Name Where to Buy?**

    IBM

    30R5219

    QLA4050C-IBMX-BK

    www.ibm.com

    30R5209

    QLA4050C-IBMX-FR

    30R5201

    QLA4050C-IBMX-SP

    03N6056

    QLA4050C-IBMP-BK

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



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