Detailed Specifications
HPE QLE2872-CU-HE 64Gb Fibre Channel 2-Port HBA
Overview
The HPE QLE2872-CU-HE is a high-performance host bus adapter designed for enterprise storage networks and all-flash array connectivity. It delivers dual ports of 64 Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput, enabling full-line-rate performance for modern storage fabrics and NVMe-over-Fibre Channel environments. The adapter fits into a PCI Express Gen4 x8 slot and offers advanced features such as hardware offloads, root of trust firmware authentication and congestion mitigation. It is appropriate for data-centre servers, SAN edge or core deployments where very high throughput and low latency are critical. The card occupies a standard half-height bracket slot, weighs approximately 0.125 kg (~0.276 lb), and is compatible with a broad set of server platforms certified for high-end SAN connectivity.
Key Features
2 × 64 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for high-bandwidth SAN connectivity
PCI Express Gen4 x8 form-factor for maximal throughput
Hardware Root of Trust for secure firmware and SAN integrity
Supports NVMe over Fibre Channel convergence and advanced offloads
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | QLE2872-CU-HE |
| Product Type | 64Gb Fibre Channel 2-Port Host Bus Adapter |
| Port Count | 2 |
| Fibre Channel Link Speed | 64 Gb/s per port |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express Gen4 x8 |
| Form Factor | Low-profile / half-height server adapter |
| Weight | ~0.276 lb (~0.125 kg) |
| Supported Features | NVMe over FC, NPIV, hardware offloads, Root of Trust |
| Maximum Throughput | > 12.8 GB/s full duplex per port |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32 °F to 131 °F (0 °C to 55 °C) |
| Host OS Support | Windows Server, Red Hat, SUSE Linux, VMware ESXi |
| Media Type | Fibre Channel (SFP+ or similar optical modules) |
| Cable/Distance Support | OM3 / OM4 multimode fibre at typical 70-100 m ranges |
| Compliance/Certifications | FCP-4, FC-NVMe-2, FC-PI-7 compliant |
