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Overview
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Overview
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QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class |
| The QMH4062 is a dual port fully integrated
Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI initiator mezzanine option optimized for iSCSI traffic
from an HP BladeSystem c-Class ProLiant server. This iSCSI initiator is
an alternative to less integrated Ethernet iSCSI offerings and often more
costly non TCP/IP implementations. It is supported on HP ProLiant c-Class
servers, all mezzanine slots; multiple adapters per sever. Designed for ultimate performance, the QMH4062 provides offloading of iSCSI and TCP/IP traffic. The QMH4062 supports VMware allowing users the flexibility of ESX 3.5 and ESXi 3.5 host booting from an iSCSI SAN for both Microsoft Windows and Linux. The QMH4062 iSCSI initiator is IPv6 compliant card and can provide a c-Class end-to-end IPv6 solution when using either the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 with IPv6 upgrade option or the Ethernet Pass-Thru. |
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| QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class |
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| At A Glance |
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| QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class | 488074-B21 |
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| Standard Features | |
| Server Support |
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Performance
| Dual Gigabit Ethernet Throughput | An aggregate transfer rate
of 4,000 Mbps full duplex (2,000 Mbps full duplex per port) delivers outstanding
network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks
across the entire network. NOTE: Each port transmits data from the server at 2,000 Mbps full duplex only. |
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| TCP/IP and iSCSI Offloading | Designed for ultimate performance, the QMH4062 iSCSI initiator provides offloading of iSCSI and TCP/IP traffic. The adapter removes the processing, interrupts, and bus accesses required to support protocols in the host software. The QMH4062 virtually eliminates the host CPU system processing required for iSCSI and TCP/IP, often delivering performance equivalent to direct attached storage (DAS) and Fibre Channel (FC) SANs. |
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| iSCSI Boot | The iSCSI feature boot allows
the c-Class ProLiant server to boot from a remote operating system image
located on an Ethernet-based storage network. The QMH4062 appears as a SCSI
device to an operating system making the remote disk drive appear as a local,
bootable C: drive. The server can be configured to connect to and boot from
the iSCSI target disk on the network and download the OS image from the
iSCSI target disk. To enable iSCSI boot, the adapter must be able to attached to the target LUNs and present those LUNs to the host server during the server's initial power-up. Due to the QMH4062's fully integrated iSCSI implementation, the iSCSI boot initialization can directly boot from a LUN on the storage device in a single step eliminating the need for an additional boot server. In contrast, software-based network adapter iSCSI initiator implementations often require a multi-step process utilizing an additional server to perform the iSCSI boot. |
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| iSCSI Boot VMware Certification | The QMH4062 iSCSI boot is certificated on VMware Server ESX 3.5 and ESXi 3.5. The certification is supported in both a Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system environment. |
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| IPv6 Compliance | The QMH4062 is IPv6 compliant,
offloading and processing IPv6 packet traffic from the c-Class enclosure
when using either a Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 with the IPv6 software
option or the Ethernet Pass-Thru interconnect connected to an IPv6 compliant
network. IPv6 is the next generation IP protocol. As compared to IPv4, IPv6 advantages include additional network addressing from 32 bits to 128 bits, increase security, improved management, and more. |
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| iSCSI Target Pre-certification |
iSCSI is a standardized method
for transferring blocked-based data across Ethernet. Any iSCSI target adhering
to this standard would be compatible. However, to ensure best-in-class operation,
the QMH4062 pre-certification program provides extensive SAN interoperability
and compatibility testing on HP and third-party iSCSI targets, along with
multiple software applications. The QMH4062 has a comprehensive list of pre-certified iSCSI targets including:
For more information, please see the QLogic SAN interoperability Guide at: www.qlogic.com. |
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| Consistent Management | The management of iSCSI solutions based on initiator software can vary widely between the various operating systems. However, the QMH4062 approach provides consistent graphical and command line management interfaces across all supported operating systems simplifying the SAN administrator's tasks. |
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| 802.1Q VLANs with 802.1p QoS Tagging | The QMH4062 provides the IEEE 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) protocol for Linux. 802.1Q allows each physical port of the QMH4062 to be separated into multiple virtual NICs for added network segmentation and enhanced security and performance. VLANs increase security by isolating traffic between users. Limiting the broadcast traffic to within the same VLAN domain also improves performance. IEEE quality of service (QoS) 802.1p tagging allows the adapter to mark or tag frames with a priority level across a QoS-aware network for improved traffic flow. |
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| Jumbo Frame Support | The QMH4062 support for Jumbo frames (also known as extended frames) permit an industry standard 9K byte transmission unit (MTU), which is six times the size of standard 1500 byte Ethernet frame. The use of jumbo frames are a way to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization. Jumbo frames are particularly useful for database transfers and tape backups. |
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High Availability
| Dual port |
The two ports on the QMH4062 provide port redundancy that can be routed to separate enclosure interconnects for additional availability. |
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| Redundant adapters |
With multiple dual port adapters supported per server connected to up to two redundant pairs of interconnect modules per enclosure, a very wide variety of high availability I/O configurations are possible. |
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| Linux IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation |
Link aggregation allows multiple physical ports to be bonded together to form a single logical ink. This increases the network throughput of a single link and provides redundancy in case of a physical port failure. In case of a port failure, the surviving ports in the logical link (or team) continue to operate. The QMH4062 supports 802.3ad link aggregation within a Linux environment. |
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Mezzanine Slot and Interconnect Compatibility
| Server | Mezz Slot | c7000 Interconnect Bays | c3000 Interconnect Bays | Maximum QMH4062 1GbE Ports/Server | Supported Interconnect Modules2 | ||
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QMH4062 Port 21 |
QMH4062 Port 11 |
QMH4062 Port 21 |
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| BL2x220c G5 | M1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | Four (4) |
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| M2 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | |||
| BL260c G5 | M1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | Two (2) | |
| BL460c BL465c BL465c G5 BL495c G5 |
M1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Four (4) | |
| M2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | |||
| BL480c BL680c G5 BL685c BL685c G5 |
M1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Six (6) | |
| M2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | |||
| M3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 1 Port numerations can vary by operating system. | |||||||
| 2 For purchase of the interconnect modules referenced above; please see the Related Options section of this QuickSpecs. | |||||||
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
| Warranty | HP branded hardware options qualified
for BladeSystem c-Class and p-Class servers are covered by a global limited
warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of Authorized
HP Channel Partners. The HP branded hardware option diagnostic support and
repair is available for one year from date of purchase, or the length of
the server they are attached to, which ever is greater. Support for software
and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional
support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional
fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack
services or customized service agreements. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html. |
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| Support Services | The HP Care Pack service for ProLiant
BL c-Class and p-Class server blades cover the server blade and all HP branded
hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or
afterwards, internal to the server. HP Care Pack Services provide total
care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your
IT and business needs. To fully capitalize on the capabilities of your HP BladeSystem servers, a service partner is required who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in the provisioning of multi vender support solutions, provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of today's businesses. Whether an SMB or large global corporation, HP has a BladeSystem server support offer to help you rapidly deploy and maximize system uptime. Recommended Service - Simplify BladeSystem solution implementation, maintenance, and management.
Enhanced Service - Optimum service level to increase IT performance and availability.
Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure
plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per
the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled
basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays. |
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Related Options
| Supported c-Class BladeSystem Interconnect Modules | HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch |
438031-B21 |
| Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch | 410916-B21 | |
| HP GbE2c Layer2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem | 438030-B21 | |
| Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120G for HP | 451438-B21 | |
| Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120X for HP | 451439-B21 | |
| HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem | 410917-B21 | |
| Ethernet Pass-Through Module for HP BladeSystem | 406740-B21 |
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Technical Specifications
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General Specifications |
Network Processor | QLogic ISP4032 | |
| Data rate | Two ports, each at
2 Gbps (full duplex, theoretical maximum). NOTE: The QMH4062 adapter transmits from the server at 2 Gbps full duplex per port only. |
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| Bus type | x4 PCI Express | ||
| Form factor | Mezzanine card compatible with all ProLiant c-Class server mezzanine slots | ||
| IEEE Compliance | 802.1p (QoS), 802.1Q (VLANs) (Linux only), 802.3 (Ethernet), 802.3ad Link aggregation) (Linux only), and 802.3x (Flow control) | ||
| iSCSI RFC Compliance | RFC3720 (iSCSI), RFC1994 (CHAP), RFC4171 (iSNS) | ||
| TCP/IP RFC Compliance | RFC791 (IPv4), RFC793 (TCP), RFC1122 (Requirements for internet hosts), RFC1323 (TCP Extensions for high performance), RFC2460 (IPv6), RFC2581 (TCP Congestion control) | ||
| iSCSI Target Pre-certification |
HP:
StorageWorks MSA200i product line, StorageWorks All-in One (AiO) product
line, HP EVA iSCSI Connectivity Option, and the HP ProLiant Storage Server
family 3rd party: NetApp, EMC, IBM, Dell, Lefthand, LSI, Sun/Storagetek, Promise, Compellent, Quantum, AC&NC, SpectraLogic, StoneFly, iQstor, iStor, DNF, JetStor, Quantum, and Engenio |
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| Power and Environmental Specifications | Operating | Temperature | 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing | ||
| Non-operating | Temperature | 0° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) | |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing | ||
| Power requirement | 10.3 Watts typical, 12.0 Watts maximum | ||
| Emissions classification | FCC Class A | ||
| Agency approvals | USA | FCC (CFR 47 part 15) | |
| Canada | ICES-003 and CSA60950 | ||
| Japan | VCCI | ||
| Korea | EMC Registration | ||
| Australia | ACA, AS/NZS3548/EN55022:1998, EN55024:1998 | ||
| European Union | CE Mark, EN55022:1998 (CISPR 22), EN55024:1998, and IEC60950:1999 (EN60950:2000) | ||
| RoHS Compliance | 6 of 6 | ||
| Safety | UL Mark (USA and Canada) | ||
| EN 60590 | |||
| Operating System Support |
NOTE: For more operating system support & certification information, please visit http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/index.html. |
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Environment-friendly Products and Approach |
End-of-life Management and Recycling | Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life
HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas.
For trade-in information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green.
To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green
or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be
recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner. The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) 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 web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment. |
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