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Cisco HX-PCIE-QD16GF | Dual-Port 16G Fibre Channel HBA | PCIe 3.0 x8 | SFP+ (16GFC) | LP/Full-Height

SKU:HX-PCIE-QD16GF

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Description

High-performance dual-port 16GFC host bus adapter for reliable SAN connectivity, delivering low-latency throughput with 16/8/4G auto-negotiation, Boot-from-SAN, NPIV, and robust multipath support for virtualized and bare-metal environments. Ideal for enterprise Fibre Channel fabrics where consistent performance and resilience are critical.

Features

- Dual-port 16GFC for high availability and path redundancy
- Low-latency, line-rate performance for demanding SAN workloads
- Comprehensive virtualization support including NPIV
- Boot-from-SAN for streamlined server provisioning
- Backward compatibility with 8G/4G FC infrastructures
- Low-profile design with interchangeable brackets

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Are SFP+ Fibre Channel transceivers included?
A: No. 16GFC SFP+ optics are required and sold separately.

Q: Is it backward compatible with 8G FC switches?
A: Yes, it auto-negotiates to 8G or 4G Fibre Channel.

Q: Does it come with a low-profile bracket?
A: Yes, both low-profile and full-height brackets are typically included.

Q: Which operating systems are supported?
A: Commonly supported OS include VMware ESXi, Windows Server, RHEL, and SLES—verify specific driver versions for your environment.

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 2x Fibre Channel
- Port speed: 16GFC per port (auto-negotiates to 8G/4G)
- Bus interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Transceiver form factor: SFP+ (16GFC), LC duplex (optics sold separately)
- Protocols: FCP, FC-Tape; NPIV capable
- Features: Boot-from-SAN, multipath/failover, virtualization-ready
- Form factor: Low-profile card; includes full-height and low-profile brackets
- Max aggregate bandwidth: Up to 2x 16GFC line-rate
- Operating systems: VMware ESXi, Windows Server, RHEL, SLES (driver/firmware dependent)

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