FE0254601-00 A 1-11 Product Overview What is a Converged Network Adapter? What is Enhanced Ethernet? What is Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)? QLogic Converged Network Adapter Hardware Components Software Components Adapter SpecificationsWhat is a Converged Network Adapter?A Converged Network Adapter is a multifunction adapter that combines thecapabilities of a Fibre Channel adapter and an Ethernet NIC. A ConvergedNetwork Adapter provides simultaneous Fibre Channel and Ethernet traffic over ashared 10Gb Ethernet link. Deploying Converged Network Adapters lowers coststhrough reduced adapter, switch, cabling, power, cooling, and managementrequirements.The following table identifies the adapters that apply to content in this user’sguide.Table 1-1. QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network AdaptersProduct Part NumberQLE8140 FE0210402QLE8142 FE0210402QLE8150 FE0210401QLE8152 FE0210401
