Name: 0HPVRT QLogic 16Gb Single-Port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA Dell QLE2660
Brand: QLogic
SKU: 0HPVRT
Price: 189.06 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell QLE2660 Single-Port 16Gb PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides a dedicated, high-speed link between servers and storage networks. It fits into server PCIe slots to enable fast and reliable SAN connectivity, often used in enterprise storage setups where data access speed and integrity are critical.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	0HPVRT

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2660
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe x8 Full-Height Add-in Card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Dell QLE2660 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to high-performance storage networks. It’s commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments that require reliable and fast access to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Built for Dell servers but compatible with other systems supporting PCI-Express, it helps streamline data flow for workloads that depend on quick storage access. Key Features Offers a single 16Gb Fibre Channel port for robust storage networking Uses PCI-Express for efficient communication with the host server Includes error detection and correction to maintain data integrity Supports advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Compatible with a wide range of SAN management software This adapter is typically deployed in environments where high-speed, low-latency storage connections are essential, such as virtualization, database servers, and backup systems. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data transactions between servers and storage arrays, improving overall system performance and reliability.

Use Cases
The Dell QLE2660 16Gb PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and SAN environments requiring high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity. It is well-suited for IT teams managing virtualization workloads, large-scale databases, and mission-critical applications demanding reliable and scalable storage access. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers to Fibre Channel SANs in data centers to optimize storage performance for virtualization platforms. Supporting enterprise IT infrastructures that require high-speed access to centralized storage clusters for database and analytics workloads. Enabling storage consolidation in environments running intensive backup and disaster recovery operations. Facilitating low-latency data transfer in high-performance computing (HPC) environments where rapid access to shared storage is critical. Integrating with Dell server hardware to maintain consistent compatibility and streamlined management in large-scale deployments. By providing robust and dedicated storage connectivity, this adapter enhances operational efficiency and supports scalability in complex IT environments. Its integration into existing server infrastructures ensures optimized data throughput, helping organizations maintain high availability and performance standards.