QNAP QXP-16G2FC - Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

The QNAP QXP-16G2FC 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is an internal expansion card that provides high-speed storage connectivity for servers and hosts. As a dedicated interface for block-level data transfer, the adapter integrates into existing Storage Area Networks (SAN). It supports the 16Gb Fibre Channel standard with a maximum data transfer rate of 14,025 Mbit/s per port. The dual-port architecture allows for path redundancy or increased bandwidth across the storage fabric. Offloading storage traffic from the Ethernet network helps maintain low-latency communication for demanding applications, as these dedicated storage protocols require less processing overhead.

The card uses a low-profile PCIe form factor to fit various server and NAS chassis. It includes two TRX-16GFCSFP-SR SFP+ transceivers, enabling immediate deployment without the need for additional optical modules. Industry-standard LC fibre connectors ensure compatibility with the optical cabling commonly used in enterprise data centres. The hardware is designed for efficient airflow within server architectures. It provides a stable alternative to iSCSI or other Ethernet-based block storage methods, and its independent ports allow for separate network paths to improve availability and failover protection. Standard Fibre Channel protocols also minimise CPU overhead during intensive I/O operations compared to software-defined alternatives.

• 16Gb Fibre Channel performance: supports a maximum data rate of 14,025 Mbit/s for high-throughput SAN environments.
• Dual-port connectivity: provides two fibre ports for multipath I/O configurations and network redundancy.
• Included SFP+ transceivers: ships with two TRX-16GFCSFP-SR modules for out-of-the-box fibre connectivity.
• LC fibre connector: utilises standard small-form-factor optical interfaces for broad cable compatibility.
• Low-profile PCIe form factor: fits into a variety of full-height and space-constrained server enclosures.
• Internal chassis design: mounts as a PCIe expansion card to provide dedicated hardware-level storage access.