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QLE4060C

1Gb iSCSI / Network to x4 PCI Express host bus adapter, single port copper. 

 

 


 
SANs with Ethernet and IP: iSCSI

IT managers now have a choice when considering SAN management options. The QLE4060C and QLE4062C (collectively referred to as the QLE406xC) iSCSI Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) provide connectivity to SANs over Ethernet and TCP/IP network infrastructures for PCI Express bus-based servers. 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 off-loading the iSCSI and TCP/IP protocol to the adapter, the QLE406xC eliminates the processing, interrupts, and bus accesses required to support protocols in host software. The QLE406xC virtually eliminates the host CPU system processing required for iSCSI and TCP/IP, delivering the equivalent performance of direct attached storage (DAS) and Fibre Channel (FC) SANs.
  

IPv6 Support

QQLogic is the first to offer IPv6 support in an iSCSI TOE adapter. IPv6 is the next generation of IP addressing, which quadruples the number of network address bits from 32 bits (in IPv4) to 128 bits. As networks migrate to the updated IP protocol, IT managers can be assured that the QLE406xC will interoperate in emerging network environments.
  

Familiar Storage Functionality

The QLE406xC utilizes the existing storage interface of the operating system. Using a familiar storage interface allows the QLE406xC 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™.
  

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
  • Auto-negotiated 100/1000 Mbps line rate data transfer
Superior Scalability
  • Low-profile PCI Express 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

 
Host Bus Interface Specifications
Bus interface

2.5 GHz PCI Express x4

Hardware platforms
  • IA32 (x86)
  • EM64T
  • AMD Opteron 64
  • SUN SPARC
  • Compliance
  • PCI Express Base Specification rev. 1.0a
  • PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification rev. 1.0
  • PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification revision. 1.1
  • 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

    TCP/IP
  • Complete state-based TCP/IP off-load, 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, RFC2460
  • Interconnect Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6)
  • Ethernet

    1500 bytes or 9000 bytes (jumbo)

    Physical Specifications
    Ports
  • QLE4060C: One
  • QLE4062C: Two
  • Connections

    RJ45 for copper 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
  • QLE4060C: 9.6W (maximum)
  • QLE4062C: 10.7W (maximum)
  • RoHS compliant

    Yes, RoHS-6

    Cable distances

    100 meters, category 5e/6 UTP

    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 XP
  • Windows PE 2004
  • Windows PE 2005
  • Windows PE 2.0
  • Windows Vista™ (Business and Enterprise)
  • Solaris 9, 10
  • Linux® Red Hat® AS 4.0, 5.0
  • Linux SuSE® SLES 9, 10
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    * 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?
    QLE4060C‑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.
    QLE4050C‑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.
      * 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?**

    IBM

    39Y6147

    QLE4060C-IBMX-BK

    www.ibm.com

    39Y6148

    QLE4060C-IBMX-FRU

    39Y6146

    QLE4060C-IBMX-SP

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



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