Name: QLE2694-CK QLogic 16GB Quad Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2694-CK
Price: 114.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Qlogic QLE2694-CK 16GB Quad Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides four high-speed Fibre Channel connections designed for enterprise storage networks. It fits into server environments where reliable and fast data transfers are necessary, helping to manage storage traffic efficiently with multiple ports and broad compatibility.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2694-CK

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2694
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 compatible)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Qlogic QLE2694-CK is designed to provide reliable and fast Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage solutions. It is often found in data centers and server rooms where robust storage networking is essential. This adapter is built for IT professionals managing SAN environments needing high throughput and multiple port options. Key Features Provides four 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for simultaneous data paths Enhances storage access speeds and reduces bottlenecks in SAN setups Compatible with a wide range of server platforms and SAN switches Supports advanced offloading to reduce CPU load during data transfers Includes firmware and driver support for easy integration and updates This adapter is typically deployed in environments requiring dependable high-bandwidth connections such as virtualization hosts or storage servers. Its multiple ports allow flexible configurations and redundancy, which helps maintain continuous data availability.

Use Cases
The Qlogic QLE2694-CK 16GB Quad Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in data center environments requiring robust and high-throughput storage connectivity. It is ideal for enterprise IT teams managing virtualization platforms and storage clusters where multiple simultaneous connections enhance data flow and system reliability. How It's Used: Connecting virtualized servers to SAN storage in large-scale enterprise data centers. Facilitating high-speed data transfers in cloud service providers’ storage infrastructures. Enabling fault-tolerant storage access for mission-critical applications in financial services. Integrating storage nodes within hyper-converged infrastructure setups for improved scalability. Supporting storage area network expansion in healthcare environments handling large imaging datasets. This host bus adapter supports operational efficiency by enabling multiple concurrent Fibre Channel links, which increases bandwidth and redundancy. Its compatibility with diverse server environments allows it to scale alongside growing storage demands, maintaining high availability and performance in complex IT infrastructures.