The QLogic QLE2560-A-NAP (QLE2560-A-NAP - Qlogic 8Gbps Single-Port Fibre Channel SFP+ PCI-Express Network Adapter) is a Network Adapters component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include interface of Fibre Channel. Common deployment scenarios include data-center ToR (top-of-rack) switching, server-to-storage NAS/SAN connectivity, 10/25/40/100 GbE backbone aggregation, and edge router replacement in branch-office deployments. Pro Disk Network supplies the QLE2560-A-NAP to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The QLE2560-A-NAP is a QLogic network adapters component with interface Fibre Channel. Pro Disk Network sells the QLE2560-A-NAP for $698.91 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the QLE2560-A-NAP compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every QLE2560-A-NAP against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the QLE2560-A-NAP ship?
If in stock, the QLE2560-A-NAP ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The QLE2560-A-NAP is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the QLE2560-A-NAP?
The QLE2560-A-NAP is a QLogic enterprise networking device with interface Fibre Channel, manufactured by QLogic. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of QLE2560-A-NAP
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Third-party optic — some firmware revs require "service unsupported transceiver-type"
Bulk DAC orders may ship LTL on >100-pc reels
Confirm transceiver coding before mixing vendors in the same chassis
Frequently Asked Questions about QLE2560-A-NAP
Is the QLE2560-A-NAP a genuine QLogic part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every QLE2560-A-NAP as factory-original QLogic inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned QLogic servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the QLE2560-A-NAP compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every QLE2560-A-NAP against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the QLE2560-A-NAP ship?
If in stock, the QLE2560-A-NAP ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the QLE2560-A-NAP?
New QLE2560-A-NAP units carry the full QLogic manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the QLE2560-A-NAP?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
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Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The QLE2560-A-NAP is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the QLE2560-A-NAP carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the QLE2560-A-NAP and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.