Qlogic QEM2462

The QEM2462 is the industry’s first, true enterprise class, 4-Gbps FC ExpressModule. ExpressModule is a new form factor for PCI Express I/O adapters. The QEM2462 is based on the same design as the high-performance SANblade QLE2462 FC HBA. The QEM2462 not only delivers unprecedented levels of performance and availability, but also intelligent networking features specific to enterprise class data centers.

The QEM2462 HBA is the highest performing and most reliable FC ExpressModule 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 1600 MBps throughput, and support for PCI Express x4 bus speeds. More importantly, the QEM2462 ExpressModule provides new intelligent storage networking features that redefine the enterprise class HBA, providing increased data protection, advanced frame routing, and enterprise wide management capabilities.