QLogic 16Gb FC HBAs for IBM System x

The QLogic 16Gb FC HBAs for IBM System x are part of a family of high-performance FC HBA solutions.

These HBAs deliver performance, enabling small and medium businesses to experience robustness and reliability for a spectrum of servers, storage, and SANs.

These adapters are based on a design that requires minimum user effort while delivering user satisfaction. The adoption of installation or configuration wizards eliminates the complexity and intricacies of FC SANs. Emphasis on ease of use at every step helps to provide an enhanced experience. Default settings and auto-detect configuration (similar to those used with Microsoft Windows ) provide more user guidance for dashboard functionality to get better results.

Both HBA solutions include software installation wizards that are designed to be easy to use, and step you through the complete HBA installation for Windows with a few mouse clicks.

In addition, each HBA includes a software utility for Windows and Linux SAN management for these adapters that is tailored for SMB users.

You can monitor and perform any necessary maintenance, including updating firmware.

These adapters broaden the IBM FC HBA portfolio for System x servers. These additions to the portfolio are offered in both single and dual-port PCI Express HBAs.

Features include:

• 4Gbps, 8Gbps, or 16Gbps (auto-negotiation)
• Persistent binding
• LUN masking
• 2,048 concurrent logins
• Up to 500,000 IOPS per port at 16Gbps

These 16 Gb HBA adapters are tested by IBM through the ServerProven program to maintain compatibility and reliability with System x server storage subsystems.

Warranty:
The adapters come with a one year, customer replaceable unit (CRU), limited warranty.

Key prerequisites:
The 16Gb FC HBA adapters can be used on supported System x servers with an available PCIe expansion slot.

Planned availability date:
February 05, 2013