Today's IT professionals face the difficult challenge of reducing data center cost and complexity while satisfying numerous service level agreements (SLAs) and performance requirements. As a result, organizations are seeking ways to improve server and storage utilization, reduce ongoing operational costs, and increase their flexibility and responsiveness.
The QLogic BR-1020 (dual port) Converged Network Adapter provides enterprise-class connectivity for next-generation data centers. This adapter integrates 10Gbps Ethernet NIC functionality with Fibre Channel technology-enabling transport over a 10-gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connection through the data center bridging (DCB) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. This approach provides best-in-class LAN connectivity and server I/O consolidation, helping to reduce cost and complexity in next-generation data center environments.
- General Information
- Manufacturer
- QLogic Corp
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.qlogic.com
- Brand Name
- QLogic
- Product Type
- 10Gigabit Ethernet Card
- Interfaces/Ports
- Host Interface
- PCI Express x8
- USB
- No
- Serial Port
- No
- Ethernet AUI
- No
- XJACK
- No
- PoE (RJ-45) Port
- No
- I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 2
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots
- 2
- Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
- Network & Communication
- Network Technology
- 10GBase-SR/SW
- InfiniBand
- No
- Physical Characteristics
- Card Height
- Low-profile
- Form Factor
- Plug-in Card
- Height
- 68.6 mm
- Width
- 167.6 mm
- Miscellaneous
- Device Supported
- Server
- Platform Supported
- PC