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SANblade
2-Gbps Fibre Channel to
PCI-X Host Bus Adapters QLA2342/
QLA2342L
®
PCI-X
Fibre Channel
Host Bus Adapters
2-Gbps Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus Adapters
Features
• Unique, single-integrated Fibre Channel controller for added reliability
and optimum performance
• Autonegotiation of Fibre Channel speed bit rate (1 Gbps or 2 Gbps)
• Automatic topology detection
• Concurrent support for SCSI and IP protocols
• Simultaneous initiator and target mode support
• Easy detection of activities through an LED panel:
• Power
• Online
• Signal acquired
• Loss of synchronization
• Firmware error
• HBA and LUN level failover
• Persistent binding
• LUN masking
• Local and remote management
• Load balancing for optimized performance
• Diagnostics
• Loop back test
• Read/write buffer tests
WHY QLOGIC?Designed and deployed by major server and storage
OEMs, the QLogic SANblade QLA2342 and QLA2342L host bus
adapters (HBAs) offer two independent channels of 2-Gbps Fibre
Channel combined with 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X. Enabling double IOps
with only one PCI/PCI-X slot, the QLA2342 and QLA2342L eliminate
traditional host bottlenecks that impede the high performance of
2-Gbps Fibre Channel. This union of the fastest I/O and host
technologies creates the perfect balanced solution.
COST EFFECTIVE.These HBAs are based on unique, single-chip fibre
channel controller architecture from QLogic. For a powerful, scalable
solution that maximizes bandwidth and PCI/PCI-X slot usage while
maintaining a cost-effective price per port, the QLA2342 is the
ultimate choice.
If you are looking for low-profile boards for 1U and 2U servers, the
QLA2342L, a low-profile version of the QLA2342, is the perfect fit.
LEADING SINGLE CHIP INTEGRATION.The QLA2342/2342L
uniquely integrates a RISC processor, a Fibre protocol engine, and
transceivers into a single, efficient FC controller chip that increases
reliability and performance by lowering CPU utilization.
BROAD OEM ACCEPTANCE.The QLA2342/2342L HBA is validated
by every major OEM including Dell, EMC, HDS, HP, IBM, and Sun.
The QLA2342/2342L extensive certification from major server and
storage manufacturers makes it the perfect choice for multiplatform
requirements.
SIMPLIFIED SETUP.Point-and-click installation and configuration
wizards simply the HBA setup process. Storage administrators can
quickly deploy HBAs across a SAN using standard HBA management
tools and device utilities. The QLA2342/42L is also fully compatible
with industry standard application programming interfaces (APIs),
including SNIA HBA API and SMI-S, thereby allowing administrators
to manage QLogic HBAs using third-party software applications.
PROVEN ARCHITECTURE.The QLA2342/2342L architecture is the
result of more than 15 years of progressive development and testing.
Proven architecture from QLogic delivers higher overall reliability and
enables advanced functionality with its single-chip integration,
placing QLogic years ahead of its competitors. The QLA2342/2342L
also has proven interoperability with all major software applications,
hardware platforms, and operating systems.
THE BOTTOM LINE.Driving the standard for interoperability with
extensive FC testing in SAN environments, you can feel confident in
choosing the QLogic solution.
SANblade
QLA2342/
QLA2342L
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FC5058002-00 E 03/06
Host Bus Interface Specifications
Speed 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X
Voltage 3.3 V and 5.0 V buses supported
CompliancePCI Local Bus Specificationrev. 2.2,PCI-X Addendumrev. 1.0a,PCI Hot Plug Specification1.0,PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specificationrev 1.1
Fibre Channel Specifications
Speed 200 MBps maximum at half-duplex, 400 MBps maximum at full-duplex
ComplianceSecond Generation FC Generic Services Definition(FC-GS-2),Third Generation FC Generic Services Definition(FC-GS-3),Fibre Channel-Physical and Signaling Interface(FC-PH),
SCSI-3 Fibre Channel Protocol(SCSI-FCP),Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop-2(FC-AL-2),Fibre Channel-PrivateLoopDirect Attach Technical Report(FC-PLDA), RFC 2625IP and
APR Over Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel Framing and Signaling(FC-FS)
Topology FC-AL, FC-AL-2, point to point, switched fabric (FL_Port and F_Port)
Class of service Class 3 Fibre Channel service
Protocol SCSI-FCP, IP, FC-TAPE
Buffer credits For 512-byte frame size, 9 credits issued. For 2K-byte frame size, 3 credits issued.
Physical Specifications
Ports Two
Media Multimode optic
Optics Short wave laser
Form factor Low-profile MD2: 16.93 cm×5.15 cm (6.7"×2.5")
Bracket size QLA2342: standard size; QLA2342L: low-profile size
Connectors Two LC-style connectors that support non-OFC, multimode fibre optic cabling using small form factor optical transceiver modules
Power
consumption
~ 8.0 watts
Environment and Equipment Specifications
Airflow 0 lf/m
Temperature Operating: 0°C/32°F to 55°C/131°F. Storage: –20°C/–4°F to 70°C/158°F
Humidity Relative (noncondensing): 10% to 90%, Storage: 5% to 95%
Distance 1 Gbps: 500 meters 50/125 ìm fiber, 300 meters 62.5/125 ìm fiber
2 Gbps: 300 meters 50/125 ìm fiber, 150 meters 62.5/125 ìm fiber
Cable 50/125ìm multimode fiber, 62.5/125 ìm multimode fiber
Agency Approvals—Product Safety Agency Approvals—EMI and EMC
US/Canada UL, cUL
UL60950
CSA C22.2 No.60950
Class 1 Laser Product per DHHS 21CFR (J)
US FCC Part 15, Class B
Canada Industry Canada ICES-003, Class B
Europe 89/336/EEC EMC DirectiveCE Mark:
EN55022: 1998 /CISPR22:1997 Class B
EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2:1995
EN61000-3-3:1994
Japan VCCI, Class B
Taiwan CNS 13438 Class B
New Zealand/Australia AS/NZS 3548 Class B
Korea MIC
Europe 73/23/ECC Low Voltage Directive:
TUV:
EN60950: 1992+A1,2,3,4,11
EN60825-1: 1994+A11
EN60825-2: 1994
Tools and Utilities
Management tools FC HBA Manager
Device utilities Command line interface; configuration utilities resident with BIOS and Fcode
Boot support Intel x86: BIOS (32-bit), EFI (64-bit); Solaris SPARC: FCode
APIs SNIA HBA API V2, SMI-S, and FDMI
Operating systems Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris SPARC, Linux (32-bit and 64-bit), Novell NetWare
Ordering Information
QLA2342 Ships to OEMs in an individually packed box with a standard size bracket
QLA2342-CK Ships in an individually packed box with a standard size bracket, spare low-profile bracket, FC HBA Manager, and Quick Start Guide
QLA2342-BK Ships in a bulk box in quantities of 20 or 50 with standard size brackets
QLA2342L Ships to OEMs in an individually packed box with a low-profile size bracket
QLA2342L-CK Ships in an individually packed box with a low-profile bracket, spare standard size bracket, FC HBA Manager, and Quick Start Guide
QLA2342L-BK Ships in a bulk box in quantities of 20 or 50 with low-profile brackets | 
