QLA2000 host bus adapter

The QLA2000 host bus adapter is based on the field-proven technology of QLogic's ISP2100 Fibre Channel chip, winner of an American Electronics Association 1997 Innovation in Technology Award. The heart of the QLA2000 boasts an on-chip RISC processor, which off-loads the work of managing I/O from the server and speeds the delivery of data to and from the storage subsystem. The result is a high-performance interface technology that provides OEMs with ease of implementation and the lowest system overhead in the industry. Intergraph Computer Systems has established a leadership position in delivering cutting-edge performance at an affordable price for Intel/Windows NT-based servers and workstations. According to Chandler Hall, executive director of product marketing, Intergraph Computer Systems, "Intergraph rigorously tested all the leading adapters available in the market and QLogic's Fibre Channel adapters delivered superior price/performance, reliability and interoperability. These attributes are a key component in supporting Intergraph's goal of delivering advanced technology at affordable prices."

"Processing performance of the Intel Architecture has exceeded the throughput and connectivity capabilities of previous generation I/O interfaces, however, affordability is still a significant issue for these systems" stated Rick Franz, director of corporate marketing, QLogic Corporation. "The QLA2000 dispels the myth that higher performance must be more costly. By focusing on 32-bit systems the QLA2000 offers unmatched price/performance making it a cost-effective alternative to comparable I/O solutions. With the QLA2000 a broad spectrum of computing platforms can take advantage of all that Fibre Channel technology has to offer." Mr. Franz added "We are pleased Intergraph, an established industry leader in delivering cutting-edge performance at affordable prices, selected the QLA2000. We feel this implementation clearly signifies further expansion of Fibre Channel as a preeminent I/O solution."