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Dell QLE2694L-DELL QLOGIC 16Gbs Quad Port FC HBA PCI Express Gen3 x8 LC Multi-Mode Optic
- Quad Port 16Gbps Fibre Channel HBA.
- Utilizes QLogic technology for high performance and reliability.
- PCI Express Gen3 x8 interface for maximum bandwidth.
- LC Multi-Mode Optics for short-to-medium range connectivity.
- Designed for Dell servers.
- Supports demanding enterprise workloads and virtualization.
- Provides high-speed access to SAN storage.
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Product Overview
The Dell QLE2694L-DELL is a Quad Port 16Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) based on QLogic technology. It features a PCI Express Gen3 x8 interface and utilizes LC multi-mode optics for its four ports, providing high-speed, reliable connectivity for servers to SAN environments. This HBA is designed for demanding enterprise applications requiring significant I/O performance.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express Gen3 x8 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 16Gbps per port |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Port Connector | LC |
| Optic Type | Multi-Mode |
Product Description
The Dell QLE2694L-DELL is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern enterprise data centers. Leveraging QLogic's advanced technology, this HBA delivers 16Gbps connectivity across four independent ports, enabling servers to connect to Storage Area Networks (SANs) with exceptional speed and efficiency. The quad-port design offers increased port density and redundancy, allowing for more flexible SAN configurations and improved fault tolerance. Equipped with a PCI Express Gen3 x8 interface, the QLE2694L-DELL maximizes bandwidth between the server and the SAN, minimizing latency and boosting I/O performance. This is crucial for applications such as large-scale databases, high-performance computing, and virtualized environments where rapid data access is paramount. The use of LC multi-mode optics makes it suitable for connecting servers to storage within the same data center or across shorter distances, offering a cost-effective solution for many SAN deployments. As a Dell-branded HBA, the QLE2694L-DELL is optimized for integration with Dell PowerEdge servers, ensuring compatibility and reliable performance. It supports advanced features like NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) and fabric-based zoning, which are essential for managing and securing SAN environments. This HBA is an ideal choice for organizations looking to upgrade their server connectivity or build new SAN infrastructure that demands high throughput and low latency.
