The QLogic QLE2562-IBM (IBM Part Number 42D0510) is a high-performance 8Gb dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for enterprise SAN environments.Core Technical Specifications Data Rate: 8 Gbps per port (auto-negotiates to 4 Gbps or 2 Gbps).Throughput: 1600 MBps full-duplex per port.IOPS: Over 200,000 initiator/target IOPS per port.Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8 (backward compatible with PCIe 1.0a).Connectors: Two SFP+ ports with LC-style connectors for Multimode Fiber (MMF).Memory: 1 MB Flash memory and 1 MB RAM.Physical & EnvironmentalForm Factor: Low-profile MD2 card; fits in standard or low-profile slots.Dimensions: Approximately 6.6 in. x 2.54 in. (167 mm x 64 mm).Power Consumption: 6.2 Watts (typical).Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).Humidity Range: 10% to 90% (non-condensing).Key FeaturesVirtualization: Supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), allowing multiple virtual connections to share a single physical port.Data Integrity: Uses Overlapping Protection Domains (OPD) on control and data paths to prevent data corruption.Energy Efficiency: StarPower™ technology provides adaptive power management and thermally efficient layouts.Reliability: Supports T10 end-to-end data integrity and SAN-level authentication (FC-SP).Software & CompatibilityOS Support: Broad compatibility including Windows Server (2008 through 2012 R2), Linux (Red Hat, SUSE), Solaris, and VMware ESX/ESXi.Hardware Support: Validated for IBM System x, POWER8 processor-based systems, and various Lenovo/Fujitsu server platforms.