Qlogic 8100 Series User Manual

1–Product Overview
Adapter Specifications
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Adapter Specifications
The QLogic 8100 Series Adapters provide high-performance server connectivity
to SAN and LAN networks. Table 1-5 lists the adapter physical and electrical
specifications.
NOTE:
Some features may not be available for all 8100 Series Converged Network
Adapters. Refer to the data sheet for the a list of adapter models and
supported features.
Table 1-5. Physical and Electrical Specification
Specification Description
Ports Single-port or dual-port 10Gbps Ethernet. Pluggable SFPs
(SFP+) for enhanced serviceability.
Transceivers SFP+ pluggable:
 QLogic supported active and passive copper cables with
transceivers
 QLogic optical short range (SR)—300 meter maximum
cable length
Table 1-6 shows the adapter models and supported
transceivers.
Form Factor Low-profile PCIe card. The adapter ships with a full-height
bracket for use in a standard PCIe slot, or an optional spare
low-profile bracket for use in a low-profile PCIe slot.
Low-profile slots are typically found in compact servers.
Power Consumption Approximately 7-10 Watts (typical) for dual-port QLogic 8100
Series Adapters
Bus Interface PCIe interface with eight lanes. The adapter operates in one
of the following modes
 PCIe Gen 1 x8 mode, 250MBps per lane
 PCIe Gen 2 x4 mode, 500MBps per lane
QLogic adapters can automatically train a PCIe Gen 2 x8
slot to use the slot as a PCIe Gen 2 x4 slot, where four lanes
of the PCIe Gen 2 x8 slot are powered off to save power and
maximize performance.

Qlogic 8100 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Qlogic
Model	8100 Series
Category	Network Card
Language	English