Datasheet
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2500 Series
Data Sheet
MANAGEMENT OPTIMIZED
The 2500 Series Adapters are backward compatible with 4Gb and
2Gb speeds. A single common driver per operating system for three
generations of Fibre Channel adapters (8Gb, 4Gb, and 2Gb) simplies
deployment. QLogic’s unied driver model (rmware embedded in the
driver) eliminates potential interoperability issues between rmware and
driver versions. The 2500 Series Adapters’ API compatibility with 4Gb
products accelerates deployment while ensuring application compatibility.
SIMPLIFIED SETUP
Point-and-click installation and conguration wizards simplify the adapter
setup process. Storage administrators can quickly deploy adapters across
a SAN using standard adapter management tools and device utilities. The
2500 Series Adapters are also fully compatible with industry standard
APIs, including SNIA HBA API and SMI-S, thereby allowing administrators to
manage QLogic adapters using third-party software applications.
COMPREHENSIVE OS SUPPORT
QLogic offers the broadest range of support for all major operating
systems to ensure OS and hardware server compatibility. Drivers are
fully tested and available for all major operating systems, including
Windows
®
, Linux
®
, Solaris
®
, VMware
®
ESX
®
. A single driver strategy per
OS allows storage administrators to easily deploy and manage adapters in
heterogeneous SAN congurations. QLogic’s driver suite supports all major
hardware server platforms, including 32/64-bit computing platforms from
Intel
®
(IA32, IA64, IEM64T) and AMD
®
(Opteron64).
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
For over 15 years, QLogic has been a technological leader with products
that address the current needs of customers, yet provide strong
investment protection to support emerging technologies and standards.
QLogic stands alone in the industry with its product portfolio depth and
experience in successfully delivering technological solutions that address
the needs of today and tomorrow.