QLogic Corp. QLE2694-SR 16Gb Quad Port FC PCIe Gen3 x16 network card

Quad Port 16Gbps Fibre Channel HBA

The QLogic QLE2694-SR is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter with four ports, each running at up to 16Gbps. It connects through a PCI Express Gen3 x16 slot to deliver high-throughput storage networking. The card is built for enterprise SAN environments that require reliable, low-latency connectivity. Its quad-port design consolidates multiple links into a single expansion slot.

Suited for multi-port SAN hosts.

This adapter targets servers that need four independent Fibre Channel connections from one PCIe slot. It fits data-centre hosts attaching to redundant fabrics or scaling port density without consuming extra slots. Buyers needing only one or two ports should consider a dual-port or single-port HBA instead. The Gen3 x16 interface also requires a compatible motherboard or riser.

PCIe Gen3 x16 slot required for full performance

The card installs in a PCI Express Gen3 x16 slot to achieve its rated throughput. A smaller or slower slot will limit bandwidth and may prevent the adapter from operating correctly. Verify that the target server provides a physical x16 slot wired for Gen3 speeds before purchase. No other specification determines fit as decisively as the slot interface.