Name: QLE2662-LNVX Lenovo 16GB 2-Port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA for System X
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: QLE2662-LNVX
Price: 241.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo QLE2662-LNVX is a 16GB dual-port Fibre Channel HBA designed to link Lenovo System X servers with storage area networks. It fits into environments needing consistent, high-speed data movement between servers and shared storage, commonly playing a key part in enterprise storage infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	QLE2662-LNVX

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic (Broadcom/Emulex)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe add-in card (Low-profile / Full-height brackets included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA

Product Description
This Lenovo QLE2662-LNVX is a 16GB dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs). It’s often found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable and fast data transfer is critical. Built for Lenovo System X servers, this HBA is intended for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure and looking to optimize performance and connectivity. Key Features Offers dual 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for increased bandwidth Compatible with a wide range of Lenovo System X server models Supports advanced storage protocols for reliable communication Delivers low latency operations to enhance application performance Includes robust driver support for various operating systems The QLE2662-LNVX is typically deployed in SAN setups within enterprise data centers, providing dependable server-to-storage connections. Its role helps maintain smooth data flows and supports critical business applications without interruptions.

Use Cases
The Lenovo QLE2662-LNVX 16GB dual-port Fibre Channel HBA is primarily deployed in enterprise IT environments where high-speed and reliable connectivity to SAN storage is critical. It serves data centers and virtualization infrastructures requiring low latency and efficient data transfer between servers and shared storage arrays for demanding workloads. How It's Used: Connecting Lenovo System X servers in large-scale data centers to centralized SAN storage for streamlined data management. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated Fibre Channel paths for clustered hypervisor environments. Enabling high-performance storage access in rack-mounted server clusters used for database and analytics workloads. Facilitating disaster recovery setups through robust SAN connectivity in enterprise backup environments. Integrating storage systems in edge computing deployments where consistent, high-throughput storage access is needed. This HBA enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent data transfer rates and low latency, supporting scalable storage architectures. Its compatibility with Lenovo System X servers ensures seamless integration, contributing to optimized storage networking performance in complex IT infrastructures.