Product Type | Network Adapter |
Form Factor | Plug-In Card |
Device Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
OEM Manufacturer | QLogic |
Manufacturer Part Number | 4XC0F28745 |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 11.5 W |
Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Weight | 113 g |
Lenovo ThinkServer QLE2672 PCIe 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter




Key Benefits

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- Delivers high-speed 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage applications
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for federal and public-sector procurement
- Dual-port design supports redundancy and load balancing, enhancing network uptime
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkServer QLE2672 PCIe 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter, manufactured by QLogic for Lenovo, delivers robust performance for storage area networks (SANs) and enterprise-level data communication. Designed as a plug-in card with two Fibre Channel ports, it supports 16Gb data transfers over a PCI Express interface, guaranteeing high bandwidth with minimal latency.
This device employs wired connectivity, ensuring stable and secure physical connections in data centers and enterprise IT setups. Its TAA compliance makes it a suitable option for government or public-sector deployments. Manufactured in Mexico, the QLE2672 balances performance, compliance, and global availability.
With industry-leading Fibre Channel technology and a reputable OEM partnership, this adapter is a dependable solution for intensive storage applications, offering redundancy or load balancing in mission-critical systems.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Compliance | FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A |
Certifications | UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, C-Tick |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Firmware Update | Yes |
Fabric Isolation Support | Yes |
Port Isolation | Yes |
Data Encryption | No (encryption dependent on SAN implementation) |
Interfaces
Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Ports | 2 x Fibre Channel |
Data Transfer Rate | 16 Gbps per port |
Host Interface | PCIe Gen3 x8 |
Data Link Protocol | 16Gb Fibre Channel |
Backward Compatibility | 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Port Connector Type | SFP+ |
Cable Type Supported | LC Fiber Optic |
Supported Fibre Channel Speeds | 4/8/16 Gb |
Physical & Environmental
Height | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
Length | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
Airflow Requirement | Minimum 100 LFM |
Form Factor Bracket | Low-profile and full-height brackets included |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | QLogic QConvergeConsole (GUI & CLI) |
Driver Operating System Support | Windows Server, Red Hat, SUSE Linux, VMware ESXi |
Boot Support | BIOS and UEFI boot |
Fabric Management | NPIV, N_Port ID Virtualization |