Here are the steps for installing and configuring the QLE2694-SR-CK Qlogic 16GB Quad Port PCIE-E Gen3 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter:
- Shut down the server and disconnect all cables from it.
- Open the server chassis and locate an available PCIe-E Gen3 X8 slot.
- Remove the PCIe-E slot cover plate and insert the QLE2694-SR-CK adapter card into the slot, making sure it is fully seated.
- Secure the adapter card to the chassis using the screw that came with the card.
- Reconnect all cables to the server.
- Power on the server and wait for it to boot up.
Once the server has booted up, you will need to configure the QLE2694-SR-CK adapter card. Here are the steps for doing so:
- Install the QLogic SANsurfer management software on your server.
- Launch the SANsurfer management software and locate the QLE2694-SR-CK adapter card.
- Configure the adapter card settings as required, such as the port speed and WWN.
- Save the settings and exit the SANsurfer management software.
The QLE2694-SR-CK is a 16GB quad-port PCIe Gen3 x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) from QLogic. Here are some performance benchmarks for this HBA:
- Maximum transfer rate: 16 Gbps per port, which translates to a total of 64 Gbps for all four ports.
- Maximum IOPS: 2.6 million IOPS (input/output operations per second) for all four ports combined.
- Maximum queue depth: 2048 for each port.
- Supported operating systems: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, and more.
- Power consumption: 13.4 watts maximum.
- Form factor: Full-height, half-length PCIe card.
It's important to note that actual performance may vary depending on the specific system configuration, workload, and other factors. Additionally, benchmarking tools and methodologies can also affect the results. Therefore, it's always a good idea to test the HBA in your own environment to get an accurate performance assessment.
Operating System Compatibility of the QLE2694-SR-CK HBAThe QLE2694-SR-CK is a PCIe Gen3 x8 16GB Quad Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter manufactured by QLogic.
This HBA is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including:
- Windows Server 2012 R2 and later versions (including Windows Server 2019)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x and later versions (including RHEL 8.x)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 and later versions (including SLES 15)
- VMware ESXi 6.0 and later versions
- Citrix XenServer 7.x
- Oracle Linux 6.x and later versions
- CentOS 6.x and later versions
- Manufacturer: Qlogic
- Part Number or SKU# QLE2694-SR-CK
- Product Type : Controller
- Product Name : Fibre Channel
- Port Configuration: 4 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ ports
- Bus Interface: PCI Express Gen3 x8
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 16Gbps per port
- Form Factor: Low Profile PCIe Card
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Oracle Solaris, IBM AIX, HP-UX
- Management: QConvergeConsole graphical user interface (GUI) and command line interface (CLI) for configuration, management and firmware upgrades.
- Power Consumption: Maximum 15.2 watts
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 2.7 inches (low profile PCIe card)
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