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Designed and deployed by major server and storage
OEMs, QLogic’s SANblade QLA2344 host bus adapters
(HBAs) offer four independent channels of 2-Gb Fibre Channel
combined with 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X. The QLA2344, using
only one PCI/PCI-X slot, enables unmatched scalability for
environments with slot limitations.
With the union of the fastest I/O and host technologies, the
QLA2344 eliminates traditional host bottlenecks that impede
the high performance of 2-Gb Fibre Channel.
For the most scalable solution that maximizes connectivity
and PCI/PCI-X slot usage while maintaining a cost effective
price per port, the QLA2344 is the ultimate choice.
Driving the standard for interoperability with extensive Fibre
Channel testing in storage area network (SAN) environments,
you can feel confident in choosing the QLogic solution.
Features
■Unique, single-integrated Fibre Channel controller for
added reliability and optimum performance
■Autonegotiation of Fibre Channel speed bit rate
(1 Gb or 2 Gb)
■Automatic topology detection
■Concurrent support for SCSI and IP protocols
■Simultaneous initiator and target mode support
■HBA and LUN level failover
■Persistent binding
■LUN masking
■Local and remote management
■Load balancing for optimized performance
■Diagnostics
❒Loop back test
❒Read/write buffer tests
QLA2344 Data Sheet
2-Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
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Host Bus Interface Specifications
Speed 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X
Voltage 3.3 V and 5.0 V buses supported
Compliance Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification rev. 2.2, PCI-X Addendum rev. 1.0a, PCI Hot Plug Specification rev. 1.0, PCI Bus Power Management Interface
Specification rev 1.1
Fibre Channel Specifications
Speed 200 MBps maximum at half-duplex, 400 MBps maximum at full-duplex
Compliance Second Generation FC Generic Services Definition (FC-GS-2), Third Generation FC Generic Services Definition (FC-GS-3), Fibre Channel-Physical and Signaling
Interface (FC-PH), SCSI-3 Fibre Channel Protocol (SCSI-FCP), Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop-2 (FC-AL-2), Fibre Channel-Private Loop Direct Attach Technical
Report (FC-PLDA), RFC 2625 IP and APR Over Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel Framing and Signaling (FC-FS)
Topology FC-AL, FC-AL-2, point to point, switched fabric (FL_Port and F_Port)
Class of service Class 3 Fibre Channel service
Protocol SCSI-FCP, IP, FC-TAPE
Buffer credits For 512-byte frame size, 9 credits issued. For 2K-byte frame size, 3 credits issued.
HBA Physical Specifications
Ports Four
Media Multimode optic
Optics Short wave laser
Form factor Half size: 17.78 cm×10.67 cm (7.0"×4.2")
Bracket size Standard size
Connectors Four LC-style connectors that support non-OFC, multimode fibre optic cabling using small form factor optical transceiver modules
Power
consumption
~ 16.0 watts
HBA Environment
Airflow 0 lf/m or 100 lf/m, depending on Temperature (see below)
Temperature Operating: 0°C/32°F to 40°C/104°F (no air flow); 0°C/32°F to 55°C/131°F (100 lf/m airflow). Storage: –20°C/–4°F to 70°C/158°F
Humidity Relative (noncondensing): 10% to 90%, Storage: 5% to 95%
Distance 1 Gbps: 500 meters 50/125 µm fiber, 300 meters 62.5/125 µm fiber
2 Gbps: 300 meters 50/125 µm fiber, 150 meters 62.5/125 µm fiber
Cable 50/125µm multimode fiber, 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
Agency Approvals—Product Safety Agency Approvals—EMI and EMC
US/Canada UL, cUL
UL60950
CSA C22.2 No.60950
Class 1 Laser Product per DHHS 21CFR (J)
US FCC Part 15, Class B
Canada Industry Canada ICES-003, Class B
Europe 89/336/EEC EMC Directive CE Mark:
EN55022: 1998 /CISPR22:1997 Class B
EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2:1995
EN61000-3-3:1994
Japan VCCI, Class B
Taiwan CNS 13438 Class B
New Zealand/ AS/NZS 3548 Class B
Australia
Europe 73/23/ECC Low Voltage Directive:
TUV:
EN60950: 2000
EN60825-1: 1996+A11
EN60825-2: 1994+A11
Software
SANblade
Manager
Easy to use, Java-based, configuration, diagnostics and analysis HBA management application for heterogeneous SAN management across multiple hosts.
Includes failover, LUN masking, and persistent binding capabilities.
SANblade
Control FX
Wizard-based utility provided for installation, configuration, persistent binding, and diagnostic functions on the local host.
Operating
System drivers
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Solaris SPARC, Linux (32-bit and 64-bit), Novell NetWare
Flash utilities Configuration utilities resident with BIOS and FCode
Boot support Intel x86: BIOS (32-bit), EFI (64-bit); Solaris SPARC: FCode
Ordering Information
QLA2344 Ships to OEMs in an individually packed box.
QLA2344-BK Ships to OEMs in a bulk pack box in quantities of 20, 50, or 100.
QLA2344-CK Ships to authorized distributors and resellers in an individually packed box with the SANsurfer Management Suite CD.
QLogic Corporation
26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, (800) 662-4471 or (949) 389-6000
© 2003 QLogic Corporation. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved worldwide.The QLogic logo, SANblade, SANsurfer, and SANtrack are trademarks of QLogic Corporation, which may
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