The QLE2462 is the industry’s first, true enterprise class, 4Gbps-to-PCI Express® x4 adapter. The QLE2462 delivers unprecedented levels of performance and availability, as well as intelligent networking features specific to enterprise class data centers. Enterprise Class Features. The QLE2462 adapter is the highest performing and most reliable adapter in the industry. It delivers unmatched performance by leveraging a single ASIC design, combining a unique hardware architecture to deliver over 300,000 IOPS, nearly 1.6GBps throughput, and support for PCI Express x4 bus speeds. More importantly, the QLE2462 adapter provides new intelligent storage networking features that redefine the enterprise class adapter, providing increased data protection, advanced frame routing, and enterprise-wide management capabilities. Simplified Setup. Point-and-click installation and configuration wizards simplify the adapter setup process. Storage administrators can quickly deploy adapters across a SAN using standard adapter management tools and device utilities. The QLE2462 is fully compatible with SNIA API and SMI-S, thereby allowing administrators to manage QLogic adapters using third-party software applications. Comprehensive OS Support. QLogic offers the broadest range of support for all major operating systems to ensure OS and hardware server compatibility. Drivers are available for all major operating systems and hardware server platforms. A single driver strategy per OS allows storage administrators to easily deploy and manage adapters in heterogeneous SAN configurations. SKU: Q2462 Categories: Add on Cards, Fibre Cards