- Is the QLE2462 still worth buying?
- Only if you already run a 4Gb Fibre Channel fabric or need to replace a failed card in an older server. For new builds, an 8Gb or 16Gb HBA gives far more headroom.
- How does it compare with an 8Gb QLogic HBA?
- The 8Gb models double per-port throughput and add newer diagnostics and boot features. The QLE2462 is cheaper on the used market and fine for legacy switches.
- Does it come with transceivers?
- The Dell W08H4 variant ships with optical transceivers. Check the specific listing, since bare cards without optics are also sold.
- Will it fit a low-profile server?
- Yes. The card is a low-profile PCIe x4 adapter, and the Dell variant includes the short bracket for slim chassis.
- What operating systems support it?
- QLogic provided drivers for Windows Server, Linux and VMware ESX. Very new OS releases may no longer include support.
- Do I need a Fibre Channel switch?
- Yes, unless you point-to-point connect to a storage array. The card is an endpoint, not a switch.
- Where is the QLogic QLE2462 Dual Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI Express Low Profile Host Bus Adapter cheapest?
- At eBay, for $18.99, 76% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the QLogic QLE2462 Dual Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI Express Low Profile Host Bus Adapter?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Gotodirect, eBay, Walmart, HardDrivesDirect.