- Maximum performance with up to 1.3 million input/output operations per second (IOPS) to support larger server virtualization deployments and scalable cloud initiatives, and performance to match the multicore processors, SSDs/flash storage, and faster server host bus architectures
- Independent function, transmit and receive buffers, an on-chip CPU, DMA channels, and a firmware image for each port enable complete port-level isolation, prevent errors and firmware crashes from propagating across all ports, and provide predictable and scalable performance across all ports
- Support forward error correction (FEC) to enhance reliability of transmission and thereby performance
- Industry-standard class-specific control based frame prioritization Quality of Service (QoS) helps alleviate network congestion by prioritizing traffic for time-sensitive mission critical workloads for optimized performance
- T10-PI data integrity with high performance offload provides end-to-end data corruption protection
- Support for Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended(MSI-X)improves host utilization and enhances application performance
- Fabric-assigned port worldwide name(FA-WWN)and fabric-based boot LUN discovery (F-BLD) pre-provisioning services allow servers to be quickly deployed, replaced, and moved across the SAN; the creation of zones, LUNs, and other services can be completed before the servers arrive on site
- Using the Brocade ClearLink diagnostic port(D Port)available on the Brocade Gen 5 switches, administrators can quickly run automated diagnostic tests to assess the health of links and fabric components
- Read diagnostic parameters (RDP) feature provides detailed port, media, and optics diagnostics to easily discover and diagnose link-related errors
- Single-pane-of-glass management across generations of QLogic FC adapters with QLogic QConvergeConsole (QCC)
- Deployment flexibility and integration with third-party management tools, including the VMware vCenter and Brocade Network Advisor
- Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
- A common driver model allows a single driver to support all QLogic HBAs on a given OS
- Exceptional performance per watt and price/performance ratios
The Cavium StorFusion architecture delivers ultimate reliability to meet the needs of mission-critical enterprise applications with lower power and fewer CPU cycles, all while maintaining peak performance. The QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen 5 mezz adapter is based on a 32 Gbps ASIC, which delivers higher IOPS and performance with lower power consumption compared to previous generation. QLogic QConvergeConsole provides unified, single-pane-of-glass management across generations of QLogic FC adapters.