Name: QLE2692L-DELL QLogic 16Gb Dual-Port PCIe 3.0 x8 Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2692L-DELL
Price: 98.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell QLE2692L-DELL is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots. It provides high-speed connectivity between servers and storage systems, ensuring efficient data movement within enterprise SANs. This adapter is a fundamental component for managing storage traffic in Dell environments without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2692L-DELL

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 QLE2692
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 Low-Profile (Half-Height) HBA
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Dell QLE2692L is a 16Gb dual-port Host Bus Adapter designed to provide fast and reliable Fibre Channel connectivity. It is built for use in data centers and enterprise environments where high throughput and low latency are critical. Often found in Dell servers, this HBA connects servers to SAN storage, enabling efficient data transfer and improved application performance. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to enhance storage network capabilities. Key Features Offers dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for redundancy and performance Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 for increased data transfer rates Supports a range of Dell server platforms and SAN storage arrays Includes features to optimize data traffic and reliability in SANs Firmware and driver support ensure compatibility and stability This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise storage area networks, where it plays a key role in data-intensive workloads. Its balance of speed and reliability makes it suitable for virtualization, databases, and backup systems.

Use Cases
The QLE2692L-DELL 16Gb dual-port Fibre Channel HBA is primarily implemented in enterprise data centers and storage clusters where high-throughput and low-latency connectivity to SANs is critical. IT administrators managing virtualization platforms and database servers benefit from its robust performance in demanding storage traffic scenarios. How It's Used: Connecting Dell rack servers in large-scale virtualization environments to shared storage arrays for optimized VM storage access. Facilitating high-speed data replication between primary and backup storage systems in enterprise disaster recovery setups. Enabling efficient storage traffic management in database-intensive workloads requiring consistent low latency in multi-node clusters. Supporting high-bandwidth SAN connectivity for AI/ML workloads in specialized compute environments. Providing reliable Fibre Channel interfaces for centralized storage access in remote office data centers with Dell server infrastructure. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent storage throughput and scalability in complex SAN environments. Its compatibility with Dell servers ensures streamlined integration and supports evolving enterprise storage demands with minimal disruption.