QuickSpecs QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HPE c-Class BladeSystem
Overview
Overview
QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HPE c-Class BladeSystem
The QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA is a dual channel PCI Express Fibre Channel mezzanine card that provides reliable, high-performance
connectivity at up to 8Gb/s. Operating systems supported include Windows and Linux. 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.
QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HPE c-Class BladeSystem
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QuickSpecs QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HPE c-Class BladeSystem
Platform Information
Platform Information
Models
QLogic QMH2562 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem 451871-B21
Kit Contents
QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HPE c-Class BladeSystem
QMH 2562 FC HBA
Quick install card
Product warranty statement
Drivers, user guide, and utilities via: http://www.hpe.com
Compatibility - Supported Servers
8Gb c-Class HBA Mezzanine (Mezz) Card Applications
Mezz Slot 1 Mezz Slot 2 Mezz Slot 3
Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2
Half Height Servers
BL280c G6 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb No Mezz Slot 3 on this model
BL460c G6 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb No Mezz Slot 3 on this model
BL460c G7 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb No Mezz Slot 3 on this model
BL465c G7 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb No Mezz Slot 3 on this model
BL490c G6 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb No Mezz Slot 3 on this model
BL490c G7 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb No Mezz Slot 3 on this model
Full Height Servers
BL620c G7 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb
BL685c G6 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb
BL685c G7 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb
BL860c* Up to 4Gb Up to 4Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb
BL86oc i2 Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb
BL870c Up to 4Gb Up to 4Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb Up to 8Gb
NOTE:
The QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HPE c-Class BladeSystem must be deployed with the c-Class BladeSystem
infrastructure and will only work with the BL c-Class Server Enclosures.
NOTE:
HPE ProLiant Generation (G5) and earlier server blades do not support the QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HPE cClass BladeSystem.
*The BL860c "A" versions (AD217A, AD323A) do not support the QLogic QMH2562 8Gb Fibre Channel mezzanine card.
The BL860c "B" versions (AD217B, AD323B) are required when using the QMH2562. The BL860c "A" version can be
upgraded to the "B" version with the AM333A system board upgrade kit.
Interoperability - HPE Storage and Third Party Switches
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
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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
– Lower power consumption means HBA requires lower airflow
• 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 2003, Windows Server 2008,
VMware 3.5, VMware 4.0, VMware 4.1, RHEL 4, RHEL 5, SLES 10, SLES 11, Solaris 10 x86
• 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 HPE 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) 4.460 in x 3.970 in
Power and Environmental Specifications
Environmentfriendly Products and
Approach - End-oflife Management and
Recycling
Media N/A (Backplane connection to Virtual Connect, Switch or Pass-Thru Module)
Ports Two
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
Changed Service and Support section was updated25-Aug-2017 From Version 8 to 9
Removed Related Options section was removed.
14-Oct-2016 From Version 7 to 8 Changed Re-branding edition
13-Feb-2015 From Version 6 to 7 Changes Overview and Compatibility sections were updated
14-Dec-2012 From Version 5 to 6 Changes The information in the first 3 sections of the document (Overview,
Compatibility and Standard Features) was completely rearranged
20-Jun-2011 From Version 4 to 5 Changes System Inlet Operating Temperature was revised and mentions of
StorageWorks were removed
18-Feb-2011 From Version 3 to 4 Changes BladeSystem Compatibility chart was completely revised and Operating
Systems and Virtualization Software Supported: Windows Server 2003,
Windows Server 2008, VMware 3.5, VMware 4.0, VMware 4.1, RHEL 4,
RHEL5, SLES 10, SLES 11, Solaris 10 x86 was added to Key Features
02-Jul-2010 From Version 2 to 3 Changes Changes made to the BladeSystem Compatibility chart in the Product
Highlights section and in the Technical Specifications section
05-Jun-2009 From Version 1 to 2 Added Up to 8Gb, 4Gb and NOTEs throughout the BladeSystem Compatibility
chart in the Product Highlights section
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