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| Product Overview |
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The Dell QLE2690 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides a reliable and high-speed connection between servers and SAN storage. It fits into PCI-Express slots and is mainly used in enterprise environments to boost storage communication efficiency, making it a practical choice for managing demanding data workloads. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 0P8PCK |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 1-Port (Single) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic QLE2690 (Broadcom) |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | Low Profile (Half-height) PCIe Card |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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This Dell QLE2690 Host Bus Adapter provides a single 16Gb/s Fibre Channel port designed to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs). It's built for environments requiring high-speed, low-latency storage access, commonly found in data centers and enterprise-level IT setups. Often used in Dell server configurations, it suits IT professionals and system administrators managing storage infrastructure who need dependable and fast connectivity to storage arrays. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where robust storage connectivity is essential. It helps maintain efficient data workflows and improves overall system responsiveness by linking servers to shared storage devices. Its role in connecting critical storage resources makes it a key component in managing large volumes of data without bottlenecks, aiding in smooth IT operations. |