HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA User instructions

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HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Overview
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HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class
The QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA is a dual channel PCI Express Fibre Channel mezzanine card that provides reliable, high-performance
connectivity at up to 8Gb/s. This is a Type A mezzanine card for HP BladeSystem c-Class that is compatible with HP ProLiant Server
blades starting with Gen8. It is optimized for HP and is also supported by third-party SAN vendors. For details on supported HP Fibre
Channel SAN Switches, please consult the SAN Design Reference Guide at the following WEB address: http://www.hp.com/go/san-
documentation
HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Models
HP QMH2572 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-Class
651281-B21
Key Features
Advanced embedded support for virtualized environments
oSupports virtualized servers for overall effective server utilization
oAllows multiple logical (virtual) connections to share the same physical ports
o256 queue pairs for intensive virtualization
oPrioritization of queues prevents conflicts between multiple queues
Fault tolerant 8Gb HBA Architecture
Reduced power consumption
oLatest generation technology saves power
oReduced number of components on each FC HBA reduces overall power consumption
PCI Express Bus: Gen I (x8), Gen II (x4)
Two 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
8/4/2 automatic speed negotiation without throttling down to the lowest target speed on the network
Multi-Path support for redundant HBAs and paths including Linux driver failover.
Superior performance capable of sustaining up to 200,000 I/Os per second per channel
RoHS compliance
QLogic SANsurfer Manager for centralized management and remote control of distributed HBAs.
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Supported: Windows Server 2008, VMware 4.1, VMware 5.0, RHEL 5.7, RHEL
6.0, SLES 10, SLES 11, Solaris 10 x86. For full list of compatible Operating Systems please visit : http://spock.corp.hp.com
Features and Benefits
Performance Optimized

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oReduces response time of mission critical Datacenter applications and backup windows
o2X throughput of 4Gb
Virtualization Optimized
oDelivers enhanced security, Quality-of-Service and Dynamic Provisioning during live migration
Power Optimized
oAdaptive power management techniques to ensure lowest power & cooling enabled by QLogic StarPower™
Technology
RAS Optimized
oHighest Data Integrity; Overlapping Protection Domains (OPD) extended for control and data paths
Security Optimized
oSAN-level authentication (FC-SP), fabric-level isolation (NPIV and end-to-end data integrity (T10)
Management Optimized
oUnified driver model eliminates potential interop issues between firmware and driver versions and cuts upgrade
time in half
oCommon drivers for 8Gb, 4Gb and 2Gb
Kit Contents
1. HP QMH2572 8 GB FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class
2. Quick install card
3. Product warranty statement
NOTE: Drivers, user guide, and utilities via http://www.hp.com/go/QMH2572

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HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Product Highlights
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BladeSystem Compatibility
Supported HP
ProLiant Server
Blades
BL660c Gen9
BL460c Gen9
BL660c Gen8
BL465c Gen8
BL460c Gen8
BL420c Gen8
NOTE: The HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class must be deployed with the c-Class BladeSystem infrastructure and
will only work with the BL c-Class Server Enclosures.
NOTE: The HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class is not compatible with HP ProLiant G7 and earlier server blades.
NOTE: This is a Type A mezzanine card, and can be configured in either Type A or Type B slots on HP ProLiant Gen8 Server Blades.
Switch interoperability
HP Storage and Third
Party Switches
8Gb Switches and Directors
4Gb Switches and Directors
2Gb Switches and Directors
Compatible with Fibre Channel switches including HP and third party vendors including Cisco,
Brocade, and McDATA
Compatible with 8Gb and 16Gb HP BladeSystem c-Class Fibre Channel switches and Virtual Connect
Modules
HP 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass Thru Module for BladeSystem c-Class*
NOTE: *Servers must connect to a SAN and never directly to a storage device.

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Standard Features
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Service and Support
HP Technology Services
HP Technology Services offers you consultants and support experts to solve your most complex
infrastructure problems. We help keep your business running, boost availability and avoid downtime.
Protect your business beyond warranty with HP Care Pack Services
When you buy HP Options, it's also a good time to think about what level of service you may need. HP Care
Pack services provide total care and support expertise with committed response choices designed to meet
your IT and business need.
HP Foundation Care services deliver scalable support-packages for HP industry-standard servers and
software. You can choose the type and level of service that is most suitable for your business needs. If you
are running business critical environments, HP offers Proactive Care or Critical Advantage. These services
help you deliver high levels of application availability through proactive service management and advanced
technical response.
Here is the support service recommendation from the Foundation Care and Proactive Care portfolio. For
customized support service solution, HP can work with you to tailor a service solution for your unique
support requirements using broader services portfolio of Foundation Care and Proactive Care.
Recommended
Services
Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product
3-Year HP 24x7 4 hour Response, Hardware Support Onsite Service
Provides you with rapid remote support and if required an HP authorized representative who will arrive on
site any time and day of the year to begin hardware maintenance service within 4 hours of the service
request being logged.
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-6547EEE.pdf
HP ProLiant Server Hardware Installation
Provides for the basic hardware installation of HP branded servers, storage devices and networking options
to assist you in bringing your new hardware into operation in a timely and professional manner.
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5981-9356EN.pdf
Insight Remote
Support
Provides 24 X 7 remote monitoring, proactive notifications, and problem resolution. Learn more
http://www.hp.com/go/insightremotesupport
HP Support Center
Personalized online support portal with access to information, tools and experts to support HP business
products. Submit support cases online, chat with HP experts, access support resources or collaborate with
peers. Learn more http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc
HP's Support Center Mobile App*allows you to resolve issues yourself or quickly connect to an agent for live
support. Now, you can get access to personalized IT support anywhere, anytime.
HP Insight Remote Support and HP Support Center are available at no additional cost with a HP warranty, HP
Care Pack or HP contractual support agreement.
*HP' Support Center Mobile App is subject to local availability.

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Parts and materials
HP will provide HP-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the covered hardware
product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available and recommended engineering
improvements. Supplies and consumable parts will not be provided as part of this service; standard warranty
terms and conditions apply. Parts and components that have exceeded their maximum supported lifetime
and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual or the technical
product data sheet will not be provided, repaired or replaced as part of this service.
Warranty / Service
Coverage
For ProLiant servers and storage systems, this service covers HP-branded hardware options qualified for the
server, purchased at the same time or afterward, internal to the enclosure, as well as external monitors up to
22" and tower UPS products; these items will be covered at the same service level and for the same coverage
period as the server unless the maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitation has been
exceeded. Coverage of the UPS battery is not included; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives
replaced by HP due to malfunction. It does not apply to any exchange of Disk or SSD/Flash Drives that have
not failed. SSD/Flash Drives that are specified by HP as consumable parts and/or that have exceeded
maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limit as set forth in the manufacturer's operating
manual or the technical data sheet are not eligible for the defective media retention service feature option.
For more
information
To learn more on services for HP ESSN Options, please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized
Channel Partner. Or visit: http://www.hp.com/services/proliant or http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystem

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Service and Support
Offerings (HP Care
Pack Services)
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-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.
Hardware Services On-site Service
HP 3year 4hour 13x5 c-Class Server Blade HW Support
UE458E
HP 3year 4hour 24x7 c-Class Server Blade Hardware Support
UE459E
HP 3year 6hour 24x7 Call to Repair c-Class Server Blade Hardware Support
UE460E
Support Plus 24
HP 3year SupportPlus24 Microsoft c-ClassServer Blade Service
UE473E
NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 Enclosure cover the enclosure,
power supplies and fans. HP qualified rack options are covered by these services when
installed within the same rack. HP Supported Ethernet devices covered include the
Ethernet Pass-Through Module, Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module, Cisco Catalyst
3020 Blade Switch and GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch.
Hardware Services On-site Service
HP 3 year Next business day c7000 Enclosure Hardware Support
NOTE: Uplifts the Ethernet devices to the same level of warranty as the c-class enclosure
UE477E
HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 c7000 Enclosure Hardware Support
UE479E
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the HP 4Gb, 12 Port SAN
Switch & 4Gb, 12 Port SAN Switch Upgrade LTU.
Hardware Services On-site Service
HP 3 year Next business day SAN Blade Switch Hardware Support
UC007E
HP 3 year 4 hour 13x5 SAN Blade Switch Hardware Support
UC008E
HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 SAN Blade Switch Hardware Support
UC009E
HP 3 year 6 hour 24x7 Call to Repair SAN Blade Switch Hardware Support
UC023E
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the HP 4Gb, 24 Port SAN
Switch.
Hardware Services On-site Service
HP Installation Storage Switches Service
U5988E
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the HP 4Gb, 24 Port SAN
Switch Power Pack.
Hardware Services On-site Service
Installation & Start-up Services
HP Startup BladeSystem c7000 Infrastructure Service
UE602E
NOTE: Provides for an integrated hardware and software implementation that includes
remote service planning, onsite deployment of hardware and software, installation
verification testing and customer orientation. Hardware deployment covers the
installation of a single BladeSystem enclosure that include server blades (up to 16),
Ethernet network interconnect, and power options. Software deployment covers the
installation and configuration of HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM), HP Rapid
Deployment Pack (RDP), and deploy up to two operating system editions of either
Windows or Linux, using scripted operating system installation software
HP Install c-Class Server Blade Service
UE493E

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HP Hardware Install c-Class Enclosure and Server Blade Service
UE494E
HP Installation and Startup for Insight Control Server Deployment - previously Rapid
Deployment Pack
U5683E
NOTE: Provides installation on a Customer supplied server designated as a Deployment
Server. Includes the deployment of a single server. This new server will be deployed
using either one of the pre-configured scripts or an image. In addition, the service will
provide for the capture and storage of the configuration of the newly deployed server
and orientation on product usage. To be delivered during standard office ours, standard
office days.
HP Startup HP Systems Insight Manager Service
UA041E
Software Operating Environment Care Packs
HP 1year 9x5 3incidents Microsoft/Novell Operating Environment SW Technical Support
U8169E
HP 1 year 9x5 10 incident Red Hat High Performance Computing Software Technical
Support
U3402E
HP 1year 9x5 3incidents SUSE SLES8 SW Technical Support
U9615E
HP 1year 9x5 3incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
U8222E
HP 1year 24x7 3incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
U8301E
HP 1year 9x5 10incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
UE006E
HP 1year 24x7 10incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
UE116E
HP 1year 9x5 25incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
UE117E
HP 1year 24x7 25incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
UE118E
HP 1year 9x5 50incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
UE119E
HP 1year 24x7 50incidents ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Supprot
UE120E
HP 1year 9x5 ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
UE121E
HP 1year 24x7 ProLiant Essentials SW Technical Support
UE452E
HP 3y 9x5 ProLiant Esnt SW Tech Supp
UE453E
HP 3y 24x7 ProLiant Esnt SW Tech Supp
UE454E

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Technical Specifications
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System Unit
Dimensions (H x W)
3.5 in x 3.9 in
Media
N/A (Always connects to BladeSystem interconnect module)
Ports
Two
System Inlet Temperature
Operating
10° to 70°C (55° to 158°F) at sea level with an
altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305 m (1.8°F
per every 1000 ft) above sea level to a maximum
of 3050 m (10,000 ft), no direct sustained
sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10°C/hr
(18°F/hr). The upper limit may be limited by the
type and number of options installed.
System performance may be reduced if operating
with a fan fault or above 30°C (86°F).
Non-operating
-30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of
change is 20°C/hr (36°F/hr).
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Operating
10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28°C (82.4°F)
maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing.
Non-operating
5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C (101.7°F)
maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing.
Altitude
Operating
3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by
the type and number of options installed.
Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457
m/min (1500 ft/min).
Non-operating
9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude
change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min).
Power Consumption
Max
7.56 W
Typical
4.13 W on x8 PCIe Gen 1
3.8 W possible on x4 PCIe Gen 2 with PCIe Gen 2
capable system
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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Summary of Changes
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
17-Jul-2015
From Version 5 to 6
Changed
Product Highlights and Related Options sections were
updated.
Removed
Obsolete skus were removed:
UE478E
UE439E
UE480E
UE728E
UE436E
UE729E
UE437E
UA042E
UE438E
UA040E
18-Apr-2014
From Version 3 to 4
Changed
Changes made in Service and Support section.
31-Aug-2012
From Version 2 to 3
Changed
Changes were made in Overview and Product Highlights
sections.
08-Jun-2012
From Version 1 to 2
Changed
Modified URL in Overview, Compatability and Technical
Specifications.
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