Cisco QLE2462 PCIe x4 Dual 4Gb Fibre Channel Adapter

The Cisco N2XX-AQPCI03 is a host bus adapter that connects a server to a Fibre Channel storage area network through two 4 Gb links. It installs in a PCIe x4 slot and relies on a single ASIC, so it keeps latency low while maintaining steady bandwidth.

The card can move nearly 1.6 GB per second of aggregated data and handle up to 300,000 input or output operations each second, performance that supports transactional databases, virtual machine clusters, and fast backup jobs without becoming the bottleneck.

Cisco includes intelligent data protection and advanced frame routing, features that help preserve data integrity during heavy traffic and simplify path management. Administrators can monitor and configure the adapter with familiar Cisco tools, keeping day-to-day management consistent across the fabric.

The adapter is a practical choice for midsize data centers that still run 4 Gb Fibre Channel storage as well as larger enterprises that need an economical way to add redundant paths or expand port counts in existing rack servers.

Highlights:

• Two 4 Gb Fibre Channel ports on one card
• PCIe x4 interface for broad bus bandwidth
• Up to 300,000 IOPS
• Aggregated throughput near 1.6 GB per second
• Single ASIC design that lowers latency and power draw
• Intelligent data protection and advanced frame routing
• Integrates with standard Cisco management tools