- 10 Gbps per-port maximum throughput for high bandwidth storage (SAN) and networking (LAN) traffic
- Full hardware offloads for FCoE and iSCSI protocol processing
- Full supports for TCP/IP and Ethernet performance enhancements
- Simultaneous multi-protocol enables reduction of reduced hardware, cabling, power, cooling, and management costs through convergence of data and storage networking
- Create virtual adapters with guaranteed bandwidth allocations using unique switch independent partitioning feature
The Dell QLE8262 converged network adapter supports simultaneous LAN and SAN traffic at line-rate, 10 Gbps Ethernet speed. Convergence of traffic lowers data center costs by eliminating the need for separate LAN and SAN infrastructure. Data centers now need fewer adapters, cables, and switches, which also means reduced power and cooling costs. In addition, these adapters are fully compatible with existing fiber channel and iSCSI storage, providing investment protection for existing infrastructure.