- Virtualization, power and security
- The HPE QMH2572 8Gb Fiber Channel HBA is a Type A Mezzanine card compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8 server blades for BladeSystem c-Class
- It allows multiple logical (virtual) connections to share the same physical port
- Each logical connection has its own resources and the ability to be managed independently
- It takes advantage of the QLogic StarPower technology, ensuring a power efficient HBA
- QLogic's StarPower technology offers features such as power and bandwidth optimized intelligent PCIe link training and low-power switching power supplies
- It enables SAN-level authentication, fabric-level isolation, and end-to-end data integrity. Features include; authentication through FC-SP, data integrity through T10 CRC and access control in virtualized environments
The QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA is a dual channel PCI Express Fiber Channel mezzanine card that provides reliable, high-performance connectivity at up to 8Gb/s. This is a Type A mezzanine card for HPE BladeSystem c-Class that is compatible with HPE ProLiant Server blades starting with Gen8. It is optimized for HPE and is also supported by third-party SAN vendors.