This is a genuine Dell QLogic QLE8262 Dual-Port 10GbE FCoE Converged Network Adapter (CNA) (Dell P/N: C852G, 0C852G). This high-performance adapter consolidates network and storage traffic onto a single, high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection, simplifying data center cabling and reducing costs. Leveraging QLogic's advanced technology, the QLE8262 is designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and provides seamless support for both traditional Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols, making it an ideal choice for virtualized and unified storage environments.
Key Features
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Dual-Port 10GbE Connectivity: Offers two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing substantial bandwidth for demanding network and storage I/O.
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Converged Network Adapter (CNA): A critical feature, allowing it to function as both a standard Network Interface Card (NIC) for Ethernet traffic and a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for FCoE storage traffic, all over a single cable.
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Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Support: Enables the transparent tunneling of Fibre Channel traffic over Ethernet, allowing existing Fibre Channel storage to be accessed via the Ethernet network, simplifying infrastructure.
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PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Interface: Provides high-bandwidth connectivity to the server's motherboard, ensuring the adapter can fully utilize its 10GbE capabilities without bottlenecks.
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QLogic Reliability: Built with QLogic's proven technology, ensuring robust performance, high availability, and efficient resource utilization in virtualized data centers.
