QLogic 4000 Series - Manual (Page 2)

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Data Sheet
Block Storage over Ethernet with iSCSI
the 4000 Series includes the QLa4050, QLa4050C, and QLa4052C
(collectively referred to as QLa405x) and the QLe4060C and QLe4062C
(collectively referred to as QLe406xC). the 4000 Series provides
connectivity to SaNs over ethernet and tCP/IP network infrastructures for
PCI-X™ and PCI express bus-based servers. Using a widely deployed and
familiar networking technology, iSCSI can lower the total cost of ownership
to better manage and support storage networking.
Superior Application Performance with FlexOffload ®
By offloading the iSCSI and tCP/IP protocols to the adapter, the 4000 Series
eliminates the processing, interrupts, and bus accesses required to support
protocols in host software. the 4000 Series virtually eliminates the host
CPU system processing required for iSCSI and tCP/IP, delivering superior
application performance to software iSCSI alternatives.
IPv6 Support
QLogic is the first to offer IPv6 support in an iSCSI tCP/IP offload engine
(tOe) adapter. IPv6 is the next generation of IP addressing, which
quadruples the number of network address bits from 32 bits (in IPv4)
to 128 bits (in IPv6). as networks migrate to the updated IP protocol, It
managers can be assured that the QLe406xC will interoperate in emerging
network environments.
Simplified SAN Management
the 4000 Series utilizes the existing storage interface of the OS. Using a
familiar storage interface allows the 4000 Series to support proven LUN
and target-level failover functionality, storage SaN boot, and existing SaN
management and application software.
Comprehensive Operating System Support
QLogic offers the broadest range of support for all major OSs to ensure OS
and hardware server compatibility. Drivers are fully tested with industry-
recognized certifications from all of the major OSs, including Windows
® ,
Linux ® , Solaris ® , Citrix ® , Oracle ® , and VMware ® .
Guaranteed Interoperability
Storage partner certifications, combined with agency and regulatory
testing, ensure that all products meet worldwide compliance hardware
and software specifications. all adapters are tested extensively with
third-party hardware and multiple software applications to ensure
best-in-class SaN interoperability and compatibility. You can be
confident that purchasing QLogic adapters will meet your storage
networking needs.
• Networking and storage functionality for iSCSI, network attached
storage (NaS), clustering, multimedia, distributed network
applications, and Web serving
• Jumbo frames, 802.3x flow control, 802.1p priority service, and
802.1Q virtual LaN (VLaN) ethernet networking
• auto-negotiated 100Mbps and 1000Mbps line rate data transfer
• Low-profile PCI express ® form factor
• Universal iSCSI SaN boot for true remote storage boot
implementations
• Storage reliability with iSCSI digests, eCC memory, and overlapping
data path parity
• JtaG boundary scan, full scan, and memory (BISt)
• highly integrated, low-power design
Highlights