QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

The QLogic 2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) delivers high speed storage connectivity for enterprise servers and modern data center environments. It allows servers to connect directly to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN), ensuring reliable and high performance data transfer.

This adapter features two 16Gb Fibre Channel ports. These ports provide high bandwidth for storage networking and support demanding workloads. IT teams use dual ports to connect servers to redundant SAN switches. This setup improves reliability and ensures failover protection in case of network issues.

The adapter uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface. This interface enables fast communication between the server and storage infrastructure. It also maintains low latency and consistent throughput during heavy workloads.

Each port supports data transfer speeds of up to 16Gbps. This makes the adapter ideal for virtualization platforms, large databases and enterprise storage systems. Businesses can handle large volumes of data without performance bottlenecks.

The QLogic 2692 also supports advanced features. It enables N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), which allows multiple virtual machines to share a single physical port. In addition, it supports Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize critical data traffic. The adapter also includes hardware offload capabilities, which reduce CPU usage and improve overall system performance.

Organizations deploy this HBA in enterprise SAN environments, virtualization clusters and cloud infrastructures. It works well in setups that require fast, reliable and scalable storage connectivity.

With its dual port design and advanced Fibre Channel technology, the QLogic 2692 HBA provides a dependable solution for enterprise storage networking.

Key Features

• Model: QLogic 2692
• Device Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Ports: 2 x 16Gb Fibre Channel
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Data Transfer Speed: Up to 16Gbps per port
• Form Factor: PCIe Plug in Card
• Advanced Features: NPIV, QoS and hardware offload
• Compatibility: Enterprise servers including Dell PowerEdge platforms
• Usage: SAN connectivity, virtualization and enterprise storage environments