Description
Key features and Benefits of QLE2692 Qlogic HBA
The QLE2692 QLogic 16GBPS Dual-port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers the following key features and benefits:
- High Performance: With 16Gbps of maximum data transfer rate, the QLE2692 delivers high-speed and low latency connectivity for mission-critical applications and storage workloads.
- Dual-Port Connectivity: The dual-port configuration allows for redundancy and high availability, enabling continuous access to data and applications in case of port failure.
- PCI Express 3.0: The QLE2692 supports the latest PCI Express 3.0 standard, providing higher throughput and lower latency than the previous generation.
- Flexible Connectivity: The QLE2692 supports both optical and copper SFP+ transceivers, giving users the flexibility to choose the most suitable connectivity option for their infrastructure.
- Comprehensive OS Support: The QLE2692 is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi.
- Advanced Management and Monitoring: The QLE2692 comes with advanced management and monitoring tools, including QConvergeConsole, which provides a unified interface for adapter management and configuration, and QLogic StorFusion, which enables seamless integration with storage management tools.
- Energy Efficient: The QLE2692 has low power consumption, making it an energy-efficient choice for data center environments. It also supports advanced power management features, such as Energy Efficient Ethernet and DMA Coalescing, to further reduce power usage.
Installation and Configuration Process of QLE2692 Qlogic HBA
Here are the general steps for installing and configuring the QLE2692 Qlogic 16GBPS Dual-port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter:
- Power off the computer and disconnect all cables.
- Remove the computer cover and locate an available PCI-Express slot that supports x8 or higher.
- Remove the slot cover from the PCI-Express slot where you will install the QLE2692 adapter.
- Align the QLE2692 adapter with the PCI-Express slot and firmly push it into place.
- Secure the adapter to the computer case with a screw.
- Connect the SFP+ optical transceivers or SFP+ direct-attach copper cables to the QLE2692 adapter.
- Replace the computer cover and reconnect all cables.
- Power on the computer and wait for it to detect the new hardware.
Once the hardware is installed, you can configure the adapter using the QConvergeConsole (QCC) GUI application, which is available for download from the QLogic website. The QCC application allows you to configure the QLE2692 adapter settings, such as the Fibre Channel topology, target settings, and performance options.
Here are the general steps for configuring the QLE2692 adapter using the QCC application:
- Download and install the QConvergeConsole GUI application from the QLogic website.
- Launch the QConvergeConsole application.
- Click the “Adapter Settings” tab and select the QLE2692 adapter from the list of adapters.
- Configure the adapter settings, such as the Fibre Channel topology, target settings, and performance options.
- Click the “Save Changes” button to save the configuration settings to the adapter.
Compatibility with Virtualization Platforms for QLE2692 Qlogic HBA
The QLE2692 QLogic 16GBPS Dual-port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is compatible with the following virtualization platforms:
- VMware vSphere 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 6.7
- Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016 and 2019
- Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.6 and 4.2
- Nutanix AHV
General Information
- Manufacturer: Qlogic
- MPN: QLE2692
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type : Fibre Channel
Technical Information
- Interface (bus) Type : PCI Express 3.0 X8
- PCI Specification Revision : PCIE 3.1
- Ports : 16GB Fibre Channel X 2
- 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
- Remote Management Protocol : Smi-s, Cli
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature : 32 °f
- Max Operating Temperature : 131 °f
- Humidity Range Operating : 10 – 90%
Dimensions & Weight
- Depth : 6.6 Inch
- Height : 2.7 Inch
