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451871-B21 Overview

451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt is a high-performance PCIe expansion card designed to enhance server storage and data center connectivity. Built as a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, this card utilizes a PCIe x8 interface with PCIe 3.0 generation, leveraging the advanced QLogic QMH2562 chipset to deliver reliable performance in SAN environments and high-demand server platforms.

Engineered to support dual Fibre Channel ports, the FC HBA offers optimal connectivity for storage expansion and server enhancement. With both low-profile and full-height bracket options and passive cooling, this card is compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems, making it highly versatile for diverse data center deployments.

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451871-B21 Specifications

Product Type
Expansion Card
Card Type
Other
Interface
PCIe x8
PCIe Version
PCIe 3.0
Chipset / Controller
QLogic QMH2562
Supported Ports
N/A
Port Count
2
Max Data Rate
N/A
RAID Levels Supported
N/A
Capture Resolution
N/A
Capture Frame Rate
N/A
Low Profile Bracket
Yes
Full Height Bracket
Yes
Cooling
Passive
Operating System Compatibility
Windows / Linux
Bus Width
64-bit
Power Requirements
3.3V
Use Case
Storage Expansion
Product Name
451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt
Height
N/A
Width
N/A
Depth
N/A
Weight
N/A

451871-B21 Use Case

High-Throughput VMware vSphere SAN Connectivity with 451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt

A global financial services firm deploys the 451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt in HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 blades running VMware vSphere to link to a Fibre Channel SAN. By offloading I/O processing and delivering consistent 8 Gb/s bandwidth per port, the HBA reduces VM storage latency by up to 40% and boosts consolidation ratios, enabling 30% higher VM density while maintaining sub-millisecond response times.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Acceleration with 451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt

A regional healthcare network implements active-active SAN replication between primary and secondary data centers using the 451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt in its HP BladeSystem chassis. The solution sustains continuous 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel replication streams for patient-care databases, slashing recovery-time objectives (RTO) to under 5 minutes and ensuring full HIPAA compliance with zero data loss.

Optimized Oracle RAC Performance on HP BladeSystem with 451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt

A national retail chain runs a multi-node Oracle Real Application Cluster on HP ProLiant BL460c servers equipped with the 451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt to connect to an enterprise SAN. The high-speed 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel links deliver sub-millisecond disk I/O for over 10,000 TPS, improving order-entry throughput by 25% and delivering a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt451871-B21HP BLc Emulex LPe1205 8Gb FC HBA Opt456972-B21HP ETHERNET 10GB 2PORT 560FLB FIO ADAPTER684214-B21KIT HP FLEXFABRIC 20GB 2-PORT 630FLB ADAPTER FLEXIBLELOM700066-B21
Product TypeExpansion CardExpansion Card
Card TypeOtherStorage Controller
InterfacePCIe x8PCIe x8
PCIe VersionPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0
Chipset / ControllerQLogic QMH2562Emulex
Supported PortsN/AN/A
Port Count22
Max Data RateN/AN/A
RAID Levels SupportedN/AN/A
Capture ResolutionN/AN/A
Capture Frame RateN/AN/A
Low Profile BracketYesNo
Full Height BracketYesYes
CoolingPassivePassive
Operating System CompatibilityWindows / LinuxWindows / Linux / VMware ESXi
Bus Width64-bit64-bit
Power Requirements3.3V3.3V
Use CaseStorage ExpansionStorage Expansion
Product Name451871-B21-HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt456972-B21-HP BLc Emulex LPe1205 8Gb FC HBA Opt
HeightN/AN/A
WidthN/AN/A
DepthN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/A

Reviews & Ratings

S
Steven Moore
5

Consistent Fibre Channel connectivity.

K
Khadija Noor
4

Easy installation and stable links.

M
Marco Bianchi
5

Reliable HBA for SAN environments.

I
Irfan Bashir
3

Good performance with low latency.

H
Helen Cooper
4

Satisfied with quality.

Questions & Answers

What is the HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA Opt (SKU: 451871-B21)?

The HP BLc QLogic QMH2562 is an 8-Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class servers, offering dual ports for high-performance SAN connectivity and virtualization.

Which HP servers support the QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA?

The QMH2562 is compatible with HP BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures, specifically c-Class blade servers such as BL460c and BL490c Gen8/Gen9 models.

What are the key features of the QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA?

Key features include dual 8-Gb Fibre Channel ports, low-profile PCIe form factor, hardware offload for virtualization, N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), and Broadcom QLogic reliability.

How much bandwidth does the HP QMH2562 deliver?

Each of the two Fibre Channel ports supports up to 8 Gbps full-duplex, providing an aggregate bandwidth of 16 Gbps for high-speed SAN traffic.