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Overview
HPE QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Recommended SKU - This adapter is a recommended option that has been selected by HPE experts to provide the right technology for
a range of workloads and market segments offering the best combination of performance, value and availability.
The QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA is a dual channel PCI Express Fibre Channel mezzanine card that provides reliable, high-performance
connectivity at up to 8Gb/s. This is a Type A mezzanine card for HPE BladeSystem c-Class that is compatible with HPE ProLiant Server
blades. It is optimized for HPE and is also supported by third-party SAN vendors. For details on supported HPE Fibre Channel SAN
Switches, please consult the SAN Design Reference Guide at the following WEB address: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/networking/
switches.html.
HPE QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
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QuickSpecs HPE QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Overview
HPE QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
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Platform Information
Platform Information
Models
HPE QMH2572 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-Class 651281-B21
Kit Contents
Compatibility Supported Servers
Interoperability - HPE Storage and Third Party Switches
HPE QMH2572 8 GB FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Quick install card
Product warranty statement
BL460c Gen9
BL660c Gen9
WS460c Gen9
NOTE:
The HPE QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class must be deployed with the cClass BladeSystem infrastructure and will only work with the BL c-Class Server Enclosures.
NOTE:
The HPE QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HPE BladeSystem c-Class is not compatible with HPE
ProLiant G7 and earlier server blades.
NOTE:
This is a Type A mezzanine card, and can be configured in either Type A or Type B slots on HPE
ProLiant Gen8 Server Blades.
8Gb Switches and Directors
4Gb Switches and Directors
2Gb Switches and Directors
Compatible with Fibre Channel switches including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and third party vendors
including Cisco, Brocade, and McDATA
Compatible with 8Gb and 16Gb HPE BladeSystem c-Class Fibre Channel switches and Virtual Connect
Modules
HPE 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass Thru Module for BladeSystem c-Class*
NOTE:
*Servers must connect to a SAN and never directly to a storage device.
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Standard Features
Standard Features
At a Glance Features
• Advanced embedded support for virtualized environments
– Supports virtualized servers for overall effective server utilization
– Allows multiple logical (virtual) connections to share the same physical ports
– 256 queue pairs for intensive virtualization
– Prioritization of queues prevents conflicts between multiple queues
• Fault tolerant 8Gb HBA Architecture
• Reduced power consumption
– Latest generation technology saves power
– Reduced number of components on each FC HBA reduces overall power consumption
• PCI Express Bus: Gen I (x8), Gen II (x4)
• Two 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
• 8/4/2 automatic speed negotiation without throttling down to the lowest target speed on the network
• Multi-Path support for redundant HBAs and paths including Linux driver failover
• Superior performance capable of sustaining up to 200,000 I/Os per second per channel
• RoHS compliance
• QLogic SANsurfer Manager for centralized management and remote control of distributed HBAs
• Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Supported: Windows Server 2008, VMware 4.1, VMware
5.0, RHEL 5.7, RHEL 6.0, SLES 10, SLES 11, Solaris 10 x86. For full list of compatible Operating Systems
please visit: http://spock.corp.hp.com
• Performance Optimized
– Reduces response time of mission critical Datacenter applications and backup windows
– 2X throughput of 4Gb
• Virtualization Optimized
– Delivers enhanced security, Quality-of-Service and Dynamic Provisioning during live migration
• Power Optimized
– Adaptive power management techniques to ensure lowest power & cooling enabled by QLogic
StarPower™ Technology
• RAS Optimized
– Highest Data Integrity; Overlapping Protection Domains (OPD) extended for control and data paths
• Security Optimized
– SAN-level authentication (FC-SP), fabric-level isolation (NPIV and end-to-end data integrity (T10)
• Management Optimized
– Unified driver model eliminates potential interop issues between firmware and driver versions and cuts
upgrade time in half
– Common drivers for 8Gb, 4Gb and 2Gb
Warranty
Maximum: The remaining warranty of the HPE product in which it is installed (to a maximum three-year, limited
warranty).
Minimum: One year limited warranty.
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Standard Features
NOTE:
Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical
support is available at: http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/warranty/
index.aspx#.V4e3tPkrJhE
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Service and Support
Service and Support
Service and Support NOTE:
Most HPE branded options sourced from HPE that are compatible with your product will be covered under
your main product support at the same level of coverage, allowing you to upgrade freely. Additional support is
required on select workload accelerators, switches, racks and UPS options 12KVA and over. Coverage of the
UPS battery is not included under HPE support services; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
This adapter is covered under HPE Support Services/ Service Contract applied to the HPE
ProLiant Server or enclosure. No separate HPE Support Services need to be purchased.
Warranty and Support Services
Protect your business beyond warranty with HPE Support Services
Parts and Materials
Warranty and Support Services will extend to include HPE options configured with your server or storage
device. The price of support service is not impacted by configuration details. HPE sourced options that are
compatible with your product will be covered under your server support at the same level of coverage allowing
you to upgrade freely. Installation for HPE options is available as needed. To keep support costs low for
everyone, some high value options will require additional support. Additional support is only required on select
high value workload accelerators, fibre switches, InfiniBand and UPS options 12KVA and over. Coverage of the
UPS battery is not included under TS support services; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
HPE Technology Services delivers confidence, reduces risk and helps customers realize agility and stability.
Connect to HPE to help prevent problems and solve issues faster. HPE Support Services enable you to choose
the right service level, length of coverage and response time as you purchase your new server, giving you full
entitlement to the support you need for your IT and business.
Protect your product, beyond warranty.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to
maintain the covered hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available
and recommended engineering improvements. Parts and components that have reached their maximum
supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual,
product quick-specs, or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of
these services. The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash
Drives replaced by Hewlett Packard Enterprise due to malfunction.
For more information
Visit the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Service and Support website.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
System Unit
Dimensions (L x W) 3.5 in x 3.9 in
Power and Environmental Specifications
Environmentfriendly Products and
Approach - End-oflife Management and
Recycling
Media N/A (Always connects to BladeSystem interconnect module)
Ports Two
Power - Max 7.56 W
Power - Typical 4.13 W on x8 PCIe Gen 1
3.8 W possible on x4 PCIe Gen 2 with PCIe Gen 2 capable system
Temperature - Operating 10° to 70°C (55° to 158°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C
per every 305 m (1.8°F per every 1000 ft) above sea level to a maximum of
3050 m (10,000 ft), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is
10°C/hr (18°F/hr). The upper limit may be limited by the type and number
of options installed.
System performance may be reduced if operating with a fan fault or above
30°C (86°F).
Temperature - Non-Operating -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of change is 20°C/hr (36°F/hr).
Humidity - Operating 10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb
temperature, non-condensing.
Humidity - Non-operating 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb
temperature, non-condensing.
Altitude - Operating 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by the type and number
of options installed. Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min
(1500 ft/min).
Altitude - Non-operating 9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min
(1500 ft/min).
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life product return, trade-in, and recycling programs, in many
geographic areas, for our products. Products returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be recycled, recovered
or disposed of in a responsible manner.
The EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each
product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on
the Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE
treatment facilities as well as Hewlett Packard Enterprise OEM customers who integrate and re-sell Hewlett
Packard Enterprise equipment.
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Summary of Changes
Summary of Changes
Date Version History Action Description of Change
05-Feb-2018 Version 10 Changed Overview section was updated
Changed Compatibility and Service and Support sections were updated.25-Aug-2017 Version 9
Removed Related Options section was removed.
05-Dec-2016 Version 8 Changed Overview, Product Highlights and Related Options sections were updated.
23-Sep-2016 Version 7 Changed QuickSpecs sections were updated.
Changed Product Highlights and Related Options sections were updated.17-Jul-2015 Version 6
Removed Obsolete SKUs were removed:
UE478E, UE439E, UE480E, UE728E, UE436E, UE729E, UE437E,
UA042E, UE438E, UA040E.
13-Feb-2015 Version 5 Changed Overview and Product Highlights sections were updated.
18-Apr-2014 Version 4 Changed Changes made in Service and Support section.
31-Aug-2012 Version 3 Changed Changes were made in Overview and Product Highlights sections.
08-Jun-2012 Version 2 Changed Modified URL in Overview, Compatibility and Technical Specifications.
06-Mar-2012 Version 1 New New QuickSpecs
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