Name: QLE2690-SR-CK QLogic 16Gb 1-Port PCIe 3.0 Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2690-SR-CK
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Qlogic QLE2690-SR-CK is a 16Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter that provides a single PCIe 3.0 port for connecting servers to storage networks. It fits into data center setups where fast SAN access and dependable performance are required without complex configuration.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2690-SR-CK

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)
Chipset / Controller	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	PCIe Adapter Card (Low Profile / Full Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Qlogic QLE2690-SR-CK is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to SAN storage with a 16Gbps transfer rate. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, it facilitates fast and efficient access to shared storage resources. Built for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure, this adapter supports heavy workloads and virtualized environments where low latency and high data throughput are essential. Key Features Offers a 16Gb Fibre Channel port for fast data transfer Utilizes PCIe 3.0 for improved bandwidth and reduced bottlenecks Supports advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Compatible with broad operating system and hardware ecosystems Includes robust error-handling for data integrity Typically deployed in server racks connected to SAN switches, the QLE2690-SR-CK helps maintain smooth and scalable storage connectivity. Its efficiency in handling storage traffic makes it a reliable choice for businesses aiming to optimize data center performance.

Use Cases
The Qlogic QLE2690-SR-CK is designed for enterprise data centers and storage networks that demand high-speed, low-latency connectivity. It suits IT environments where efficient SAN access is critical, such as virtualization clusters, database servers, and large-scale storage arrays requiring consistent throughput and minimal downtime. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in rack deployments to high-performance SANs for optimized VM storage access. Enabling large database servers in enterprise IT environments to maintain low-latency connections to shared storage clusters. Supporting high-throughput backup and recovery operations in disaster recovery sites with Fibre Channel SANs. Integrating with converged infrastructure setups to streamline storage and network management for mid-sized data centers. Facilitating edge computing nodes that require reliable, scalable access to centralized storage resources. By delivering consistent Fibre Channel performance over PCIe 3.0, this adapter helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability in complex storage environments. Its compatibility with diverse server platforms supports evolving infrastructure demands without compromising storage network reliability or throughput.