QLE2692 Qlogic 16GBPS Dual-port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Port

The Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is equipped with a dual-port feature, making it an ideal choice for users who require high availability and redundancy in their storage networks. With two ports, this adapter provides users with the flexibility to connect to multiple devices simultaneously, enhancing their overall storage performance and efficiency.

Improved Performance

One of the key benefits of the dual-port feature is improved performance. By having two ports, users can distribute their workload across multiple devices, reducing the burden on a single port and preventing any potential bottlenecks. This results in enhanced data transfer speeds and reduced latency, ensuring that users can access and retrieve their data quickly and efficiently.

High Availability

The dual-port feature also offers high availability for users. In the event of a port failure or link disruption, the second port acts as a backup, seamlessly taking over the data transfer process without any interruption. This redundancy ensures that critical operations can continue without any downtime or loss of data, providing users with peace of mind and ensuring that their storage infrastructure remains highly reliable.

Flexibility and Scalability

Having two ports on the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides users with greater flexibility and scalability in their storage networks. Users can easily connect to multiple devices such as servers, storage arrays, and switches, allowing them to build a robust and versatile storage infrastructure that meets their specific requirements. Additionally, the dual-port feature allows for easy expansion and future-proofing, as users can simply add more devices to their network without the need for additional adapters.

Load Balancing

The dual-port feature also enables load balancing, which is crucial for optimizing performance in storage networks. By distributing the workload across both ports, users can ensure that each port operates at its maximum capacity, preventing any congestion or overutilization. This load balancing capability results in better overall performance, improved response times, and a smoother data transfer experience.

Reduction in Single Point of Failure

With a single-port adapter, there is always a risk of a single point of failure. If the port fails or experiences any issues, it can disrupt the entire data transfer process. However, with the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter's dual-port feature, this risk is significantly reduced. Even if one port encounters a problem, the other port can continue to handle the data transfer seamlessly, ensuring uninterrupted operations and preventing any potential loss of data.

Efficient Resource Utilization

The dual-port feature also allows for efficient resource utilization in storage networks. By distributing the workload across multiple ports, users can make the most out of their available resources. This not only improves performance but also enables users to optimize their storage infrastructure, ensuring that resources are utilized effectively and efficiently.

Interface

The Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter features a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface, providing users with high-speed connectivity and exceptional performance for their storage networks. The interface plays a crucial role in ensuring that data transfers are fast, reliable, and efficient.

High-Speed Connectivity

The PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface offers high-speed connectivity for users. With a bandwidth of up to 8 gigabytes per second (GBps) per lane in each direction, this interface enables users to achieve exceptional data transfer speeds. Whether it is transferring large files or accessing critical data in real-time, users can rely on the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter to provide them with the speed they need.

Improved Performance

The interface's high-speed connectivity translates into improved performance for storage networks. Users can experience faster data transfers, reduced latency, and improved response times, allowing them to access and retrieve their data quickly and efficiently. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require real-time data processing or involve large amounts of data, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.

Backward Compatibility

The PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface is backward compatible with previous generations of PCI-Express, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and devices. This backward compatibility allows users to seamlessly integrate the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter into their current storage networks without the need for costly upgrades or replacements.

Future-Proofing

By featuring the latest PCI-Express 3.0 technology, the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers users a future-proof solution for their storage networks. As technology continues to advance, having a compatible interface ensures that users can easily adapt to new storage technologies and take advantage of future enhancements without the need for a complete overhaul of their infrastructure.

Scalability

The PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface provides users with scalability options for their storage networks. With its high-speed connectivity, users can easily add more devices or expand their storage infrastructure without experiencing any performance degradation. This scalability ensures that users can accommodate their growing storage needs and adapt to changing requirements without compromising on performance or efficiency.

Reliability

The PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface is known for its reliability and stability. The interface is designed to handle high-speed data transfers without any loss or corruption of data. Users can rely on the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter to maintain a stable and consistent connection, ensuring that their critical operations can continue without any interruptions or disruptions.

Speed

The Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter boasts a speed of 16Gbps, making it an excellent choice for users who require fast and efficient data transfers in their storage networks. The speed feature plays a crucial role in improving overall performance and ensuring that users can access and retrieve their data quickly.

Enhanced Data Transfer Rates

With a speed of 16Gbps, the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers users enhanced data transfer rates. Users can experience faster backups, efficient file transfers, and quick access to critical data, ensuring that their operations can run smoothly and without any delays. This speed is particularly beneficial for applications that involve large amounts of data, such as multimedia content creation, video editing, and data analytics.

Reduced Latency

The high-speed nature of the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter results in reduced latency for users. Latency refers to the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another. With a speed of 16Gbps, users can experience minimal latency, allowing them to access and retrieve their data almost instantaneously. This is especially crucial for real-time applications that require immediate access to data, such as financial transactions or online gaming.

Improved Workload Efficiency

The 16Gbps speed of the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter enables users to handle high workloads more efficiently. Users can transfer large files, process data-intensive applications, and perform complex tasks without experiencing any performance bottlenecks. This improved workload efficiency ensures that users can maximize their productivity and make the most out of their storage infrastructure.

Compatibility

The 16Gbps speed of the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter ensures compatibility with other devices and infrastructure in storage networks. Users can connect to various devices, including servers, storage arrays, and switches, without any compatibility issues. This compatibility allows users to seamlessly integrate the adapter into their existing infrastructure and ensures that they can take advantage of its high-speed capabilities without any limitations.

Future-Proofing

By offering a speed of 16Gbps, the Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides users with a future-proof solution for their storage networks. As data demands continue to increase, having a high-speed adapter ensures that users can meet these demands and keep up with evolving technology. The 16Gbps speed allows users to stay ahead of the curve and ensures that their storage infrastructure remains efficient and capable of handling future requirements.

Reliability

The Qlogic QLE2692 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter's 16Gbps speed is backed by its reliability and stability. Users can rely on this adapter to consistently deliver high-speed data transfers without any loss or corruption of data. This reliability ensures that users' critical operations can continue without any interruptions or compromises, providing them with peace of mind and confidence in their storage infrastructure.