Dell QLE2692 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA – PCIe Gen3 x8, QLogic
The Dell QLE2692 is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for enterprise server and Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. It provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity between compatible Dell PowerEdge servers and Fibre Channel storage infrastructure.
Based on the QLogic Fibre Channel architecture, the QLE2692 provides two 16Gb Fibre Channel ports and a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface. It supports 16GFC, 8GFC, and 4GFC link speeds, allowing the adapter to operate with compatible Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure at the appropriate negotiated speed.
Dell QLE2692 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Dell / QLogic |
| Model |
QLE2692 |
| Product Type |
Dual-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter |
| Fibre Channel Speed |
16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Supported FC Speeds |
16GFC, 8GFC, 4GFC |
| Number of Ports |
2 |
| Host Interface |
PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Port Type |
Fibre Channel SFP+ ports |
| Maximum Line Rate |
16Gbps per port |
| Fibre Channel Protocols |
SCSI-FCP and Fibre Channel Protocol-2 |
| Virtualization |
N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) |
| Form Factor |
PCIe adapter card |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 55°C |
| Management |
QConvergeConsole and supported management utilities |
Dell QLE2692 Fibre Channel HBA Features
Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel
The QLE2692 provides two independent Fibre Channel ports with a maximum line rate of 16Gbps per port. Dual-port connectivity can support redundant SAN paths and high-availability storage configurations.
Multi-Speed Fibre Channel Support
The adapter supports 16GFC, 8GFC, and 4GFC, allowing it to operate with compatible Fibre Channel infrastructure at the negotiated link speed.
PCIe Gen3 x8 Interface
The QLE2692 uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface, providing high-bandwidth connectivity between the server and Fibre Channel storage network.
Enterprise SAN Connectivity
The HBA supports Fibre Channel protocols and features including SCSI-FCP, FCP-2, NPIV, and other enterprise SAN management and provisioning capabilities.
Fibre Channel Diagnostics and Management
Supported management and diagnostic features include QConvergeConsole, FC Ping, FC Traceroute, Fabric Device Management Interface enhancements, and other Fibre Channel diagnostics depending on the connected infrastructure and software environment.
Applications
- Dell PowerEdge SAN connectivity
- 16Gb Fibre Channel storage networks
- Enterprise Fibre Channel SANs
- Database and application servers
- Virtualization infrastructure
- High-performance shared storage
- Fibre Channel storage array connectivity
- SAN HBA replacement and upgrades
Compatibility
Dell identifies the QLE2692 as a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter with a PCIe Gen3 x8 interface. Dell's documentation and current driver packages continue to identify the QLE2692 as a supported Fibre Channel adapter.
Dell's original product documentation lists both standard-height and low-profile versions. The QLE2692-DEL-BK is the standard-height dual-port version, while QLE2692L-DEL-BK is the low-profile version. Both were supplied with SR optical transceivers according to Dell's ordering information.
Exact PowerEdge compatibility depends on the server model, PCIe slot, operating system, firmware, Fibre Channel switch, transceiver, and SAN configuration. Verify the exact Dell part number and bracket requirement before purchase.
Dell QLE2692 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA Price in Bangladesh
The price of the Dell QLE2692 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA in Bangladesh may vary depending on the exact Dell part number, standard-height or low-profile configuration, optical transceiver inclusion, condition, warranty, sourcing, and availability.
Contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for current pricing, exact part-number verification, and Dell PowerEdge SAN compatibility assistance.
Why Choose Dell QLE2692?
- Dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
- Supports 16GFC, 8GFC and 4GFC
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- QLogic Fibre Channel architecture
- Suitable for enterprise SAN environments
- Supports NPIV and Fibre Channel storage protocols
- Available in standard-height and low-profile variants
- Suitable for compatible Dell PowerEdge servers
Buy Dell QLE2692 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA in Bangladesh
For Dell QLE2692 pricing, Fibre Channel SAN compatibility, optical transceiver requirements, and enterprise storage networking solutions in Bangladesh, contact Datacom Technologies (BD).
Email: sales@datacom.com.bd