Name: QLE2694-DELL QLogic 16gb Quad Port PCIe Gen3 X8 Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: QLogic
SKU: QLE2694-DELL
Price: 550.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic QLE2694-DELL is a 16Gb Quad Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter that fits into PCIe Gen3 x8 slots, offering fast and reliable SAN connectivity. It’s commonly integrated into enterprise servers to support demanding storage needs without adding complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	QLE2694-DELL

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2694
Network Topology	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 (Half Height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The QLogic QLE2694-DELL is a 16Gb Quad Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs) with high efficiency. It's built for enterprise environments where reliable and fast data access is critical. Often found in data centers and storage-heavy setups, this adapter supports fast connectivity for applications requiring large data transfers and minimal downtime. IT professionals and system administrators use it to enhance their storage infrastructure's performance. Key Features Provides four independent 16Gb Fiber Channel ports for robust connectivity Uses PCIe Gen3 x8 for faster throughput and reduced bottlenecks Supports advanced offloads to reduce CPU load Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and SAN fabrics Includes features for enhanced error detection and recovery This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise storage environments, connecting servers to high-speed SANs. It helps maintain smooth data flow and ensures stable connections, which is essential for business-critical applications.

Use Cases
The QLE2694-DELL QLogic 16Gb Quad Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter is typically utilized in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage area networks where high-speed, low-latency connectivity is critical. Organizations with demanding virtualization environments and storage clusters benefit from its multi-port design and compatibility with various SAN infrastructures. How It's Used: Supporting high-throughput storage access in virtualization environments for enterprise IT teams. Connecting blade servers in rack deployments to centralized SAN storage for efficient data management. Facilitating data replication and backup in disaster recovery setups within data centers. Enabling fast storage access for high-performance computing clusters requiring low latency. Providing reliable fiber channel connections in cloud service provider infrastructures to maintain service continuity. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by enabling scalable and robust SAN connectivity suited to evolving storage demands. Its multi-port architecture supports workload consolidation while maintaining high data transfer rates, crucial for maintaining performance in complex IT environments.