Name: QLE2690-HP HPE 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter SN1100Q
Brand: HPE
SKU: QLE2690-HP
Price: 47.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE QLE2690-HP StoreFabric SN1100Q is a single-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter providing reliable SAN connectivity. It fits into IT infrastructures that require fast and efficient storage networking, offering compatibility with a range of enterprise storage setups while focusing on performance and stability.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	QLE2690-HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Power Consumption	8W (typical),12W (max)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom / QLogic 2690
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
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	Low Profile PCIe x8 card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This HPE QLE2690-HP StoreFabric SN1100Q adapter delivers 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, ideal for linking servers to SAN storage environments. It's often found in data centers and enterprise setups where fast, reliable storage access is critical. Built for IT professionals managing intensive workloads, it supports seamless integration with HPE storage solutions. Key Features Offers a single 16Gb Fibre Channel port for streamlined connectivity Supports error recovery and advanced diagnostics to maintain data integrity Energy-efficient design reduces power consumption in large deployments Compatible with major operating systems and virtualization platforms Robust firmware ensures stable performance under heavy loads Typically, this adapter is deployed in enterprise SANs and storage environments where consistent uptime and throughput matter. It helps servers maintain fast, stable access to shared storage, supporting database operations, virtualization, and backup tasks without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The HPE QLE2690-HP 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and storage environments that require low-latency, high-throughput SAN connectivity. It is well suited for IT teams managing virtualization platforms and large-scale storage clusters where reliable and efficient Fibre Channel communication is critical. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers within rack deployments to centralized SAN storage for high availability in enterprise IT environments. Supporting storage area networks in virtualized data centers to enhance I/O performance for multiple virtual machines running demanding workloads. Integrating with high-performance storage arrays in mid-sized to large storage clusters to optimize data throughput and reduce bottlenecks. Enabling SAN connectivity in remote or branch offices that require efficient, scalable access to centralized data resources. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery operations by providing fast, reliable Fibre Channel links between primary and secondary storage systems. This adapter helps maintain operational efficiency by enabling stable, high-speed storage connectivity that scales with growing data demands. Its compatibility with HPE StoreFabric systems ensures streamlined integration and energy-efficient operation in demanding IT infrastructures.