Description
Key Features and Benefits of the Dell QLE2690-DELL 16GBPS
The Dell QLE2690-DELL 16GBPS Single Port PCI E 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers several key features and benefits, including:
- High Performance: With a 16Gbps data transfer rate, the QLE2690-DELL delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for demanding applications.
- PCIe 3.0 Interface: The adapter features a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, providing high-bandwidth connectivity to the server.
- Single Port Design: The adapter has a single-port design, which simplifies installation and reduces the overall cost of the solution.
- Compatible with Multi-Mode and Single-Mode Fibre Channel Networks: The QLE2690-DELL is compatible with both multi-mode and single-mode fibre channel networks, allowing for greater flexibility in designing storage solutions.
- Supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV): NPIV allows multiple virtual servers to share a single physical Fibre Channel adapter, providing greater flexibility in managing and scaling Fibre Channel connectivity.
- Dynamic Power Management: The adapter supports Dynamic Power Management (DPM), which allows for power consumption optimization without compromising performance.
- Support for Virtualization: The QLE2690-DELL is VMware ESXi certified, and supports multiple operating systems and hypervisors, making it an ideal choice for virtualized environments.
- Advanced Diagnostics: The adapter features advanced diagnostic capabilities, including SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and QConvergeConsole, which provide real-time monitoring and management of the Fibre Channel network.
Management and Monitoring of the QLE2690-DELL Adapter
The QLE2690-DELL 16Gbps Single Port PCI E 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter can be managed and monitored using the following tools:
- Dell EMC Enterprise Manager: This is a unified storage management platform that provides a comprehensive view of your storage environment, including Fibre Channel HBAs. It allows you to discover, monitor, and manage the QLE2690-DELL adapter along with other Dell storage components.
- SANsurfer FC HBA Manager: This is a management and monitoring tool developed by QLogic that allows you to manage and monitor QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs, including the QLE2690-DELL adapter. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to view HBA status, configure HBA settings, and update firmware.
- QConvergeConsole (QCC): This is a management and monitoring tool developed by Broadcom (formerly known as Avago Technologies) that allows you to manage and monitor Broadcom Fibre Channel HBAs, including the QLE2690-DELL adapter. It provides a GUI that allows you to view HBA status, configure HBA settings, and update firmware.
- Emulex OneCommand Manager: This is a management and monitoring tool developed by Broadcom that allows you to manage and monitor Emulex Fibre Channel HBAs, including the QLE2690-DELL adapter. It provides a GUI that allows you to view HBA status, configure HBA settings, and update firmware.
It is important to note that some of these management and monitoring tools may be specific to the brand of Fibre Channel HBA in use, so it is recommended to use the tool provided by the manufacturer of your specific adapter for optimal results. Additionally, it is important to follow best practices for storage management and monitoring to ensure the health and performance of your storage environment.
Compatibility with Various Operating Systems and Applications
The Dell QLE2690-DELL 16GBPS Single Port PCI E 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, and 2008 R2 (64-bit versions)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, and 7.7 (64-bit versions)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3, 12 SP4, and 15 (64-bit versions)
- VMware ESXi 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0
In addition, the QLE2690-DELL is compatible with a variety of Fibre Channel applications, including:
- Dell EMC PowerPath
- Brocade Network Advisor
- Broadcom Host Bus Adapter (HBA) management tools
- Emulex OneCommand Manager
- QLogic SANsurfer FC HBA Manager
General Information about this Dell QLE2690-DELL
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# QLE2690-DELL
- Device Type: Host Bus Adapter
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card
Technical Information for Dell PCI-E Adapter
- Interface (bus) Type : PCI E 3.0 X8
- PCI Specification Revision: PCI-E 3.1
- Ports: 16GB Fibre Channel X 1
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol:16GB Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel:fc-gs-2, Fc-gs-3, Fc-tape, Fcp-2, Fc-pi-5, Scsi-fcp
- Data Transfer Rate:16 GBPS
- Max Transfer Distance:1312 Ft
- Capacity:concurrent Logins: 2048 S Active Exchanges: 2048
- Remote Management Protocol:smi-s, Cli
- Features: Quality Of Service (qos), Uefi Support, Bios Support, Transparent (n_port Id Virtualization – Npiv) Mode Support, Extended Message-signaled Interrupts (msi-x)
- Compliant Standards:en 61000-3-2, En55022, En 61000-3-3, En55024, Cb, Ices-003 Class A, Csa C22.2, Ul 60950-1, Iec 60950-1, En 60950-1, Bsmi Cns 13438, Kc, As/nzs, Vcci Class A, Rra Class A, Fcc Cfr47 Part 15 A
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