QNAP QXP-16G2FC Dual-Port 16Gb SFP+ Fiber PCIe 3.0 x8 Expansion Card

Overview

The QNAP QXP-16G2FC is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel expansion card designed to enhance your QNAP NAS with high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. It connects via a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and includes two 16Gb SFP+ transceivers, enabling fast and reliable data transfer within storage area networks. This card supports both QTS and QuTS hero operating systems, making it a flexible addition for managing enterprise storage environments.

Ideal for businesses that require efficient SAN integration, it allows seamless connection of your NAS to existing Fibre Channel infrastructures. The card’s advanced security features help safeguard your data while providing scalable performance for growing storage needs.

Key features

• Dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity delivers fast data transfer speeds suitable for demanding storage applications
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth and broad compatibility with modern NAS systems
• Supports both QTS and QuTS hero operating systems, offering flexible management options tailored to your storage setup
• Includes two 16Gb SFP+ transceivers, allowing immediate deployment without additional purchases
• Advanced security features such as LUN masking and port binding help control access and protect sensitive data
• Compatible with multiple QNAP NAS models, ensuring easy integration into your existing storage environment

Key specs

• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Ports: Dual 16Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel
• Data transfer rate: 16Gbps per port
• Included transceivers: Two 16Gb SFP+ modules
• Supported operating systems: QTS and QuTS hero

Connectivity and compatibility

This expansion card is designed to fit seamlessly into a variety of QNAP NAS models, enabling them to connect to Fibre Channel SANs. The dual 16Gb SFP+ ports support high-speed fiber optic connections, which are essential for enterprise storage networks requiring low latency and high throughput. Compatibility with both QTS and QuTS hero operating systems ensures that you can manage your storage environment with the software that best suits your needs.

• Compatible with multiple QNAP NAS models for flexible deployment
• Supports Fibre Channel SAN environments for enterprise-grade storage networking
• Works with QTS and QuTS hero for versatile storage management

Performance and reliability

With a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports, this card delivers the bandwidth necessary for demanding enterprise applications. The included SFP+ transceivers ensure reliable fiber optic connections, minimizing data loss and latency. Security features like LUN masking and port binding add an extra layer of protection, making it suitable for environments where data integrity and access control are critical.

• High bandwidth PCIe 3.0 x8 interface supports fast data throughput
• Dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports provide redundancy and load balancing options
• Security features help maintain data integrity and restrict unauthorized access

Ideal uses and environments

This expansion card is well suited to businesses that need to integrate their QNAP NAS into existing Fibre Channel SANs or expand their storage infrastructure with high-speed connectivity. It fits environments where combining SAN, NAS, and cloud storage is important, such as enterprise IT departments, data centers, and professional studios. Its scalable design and security features make it a strong choice for organizations focused on performance and data protection.