QLogic Quad Port 16Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter - QLE2694-CK

The QLogic QLE2694-CK is a quad-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) built on a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface. Designed for enterprise SAN environments, it delivers high-bandwidth, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity for storage-intensive workloads including virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing, with support for auto-negotiation down to 8Gb/s and 4Gb/s.

Key Features

• 4x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for high-density SAN connectivity
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface for maximum throughput
• Auto-negotiates to 16Gb/s, 8Gb/s, and 4Gb/s FC speeds
• Low-latency design for storage-intensive enterprise workloads
• Supported by major server and storage vendors

Product Specifications

• Part Number: QLE2694-CK
• Manufacturer: QLogic (Marvell)
• OEM Status: OEM
• Model: QLE2694
• Ports: 4x Fibre Channel
• FC Speed: 16Gb/s (auto-negotiates to 8/4Gb/s)
• Interface: PCI-Express 3.0 x8
• Form Factor: Low Profile / Full Height

Interface Specifications

• Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• FC Port Connector: 4x SFP+ (LC duplex)
• Supported FC Speeds: 4Gb/s, 8Gb/s, 16Gb/s (auto-negotiate)
• Max Aggregate Bandwidth: 64Gb/s (4 x 16Gb/s)
• Protocols: FCP, FC-SP, NPIV, FCoE (with appropriate firmware)

Use Cases

• Enterprise SAN connectivity for VMware, Hyper-V, and bare-metal servers
• High-density Fibre Channel storage networking in data centers
• Database servers requiring low-latency block storage access
• Consolidating multiple FC connections with a quad-port adapter

Compatibility

• Compatible with major FC SAN switches from Brocade, Cisco MDS, and IBM
• Supported on Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, and Supermicro server platforms
• Compatible with VMware ESXi, Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SLES), and Solaris

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the QLE2694 support NPIV?

Yes — the QLE2694 supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), enabling multiple virtual FC ports per physical port for virtualized SAN environments.

What SFP+ transceivers are compatible?

The QLE2694 requires 16Gb/s SFP+ FC transceivers (short-wave or long-wave). QLogic-branded or compatible third-party 16GFC SFP+ modules are supported.

Is a low-profile bracket included?

The QLE2694-CK typically ships with both full-height and low-profile brackets. Verify bracket inclusion when ordering for low-profile chassis.

The QLogic QLE2694 quad-port 16Gb/s FC HBA delivers enterprise-class Fibre Channel performance for demanding SAN environments. Get yours today and maximize your storage network bandwidth with proven QLogic technology.