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BFKK QLE2692-SR dual-port 16 Gbit PCIe 3.0 HBA card with two ports

BFKK

BFKK QLE2692-SR dual port 16 Gbit PCIe 3.0 HBA

SKU CH-DD2Q-XPF0Q

Dual-port 16 Gbit Fibre Channel host bus adapter with PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity

  • Dual-port design doubles 16 Gbps Fibre Channel throughput
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers high-bandwidth host connectivity
  • Two SFP+ ports enable flexible short-range optical links
  • Host Bus Adapter offloads protocol processing from the CPU
  • First listed by the manufacturer on 17 March 2023

Dual-port 16 Gbit Fibre Channel HBA

The BFKK QLE2692-SR is a dual-port host bus adapter delivering 16 Gbit Fibre Channel connectivity over a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. It targets IT teams adding or expanding SAN access in rack-mount servers and storage clusters. Two ports provide path redundancy or link aggregation for critical workloads.

Replacing 8 Gbit single-port adapters

The card upgrades systems limited to 8 Gbit throughput or a single fabric connection. The jump is worth it when backup windows shrink, virtual-machine density rises, or replication latency must drop. Servers already running 16 Gbit single-port cards gain a second path without changing switch ports or cabling.

Fits PCIe 3.0 x8 slots in standard servers

The adapter requires an available x8 lane and compatible Fibre Channel optics or direct-attach cables for each port. It frees a second PCIe slot that would otherwise hold a single-port card, simplifying cable routing and reducing power draw per port. No additional software licenses are included.

Highlights

  • Dual-port design doubles 16 Gbps Fibre Channel throughput
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers high-bandwidth host connectivity
  • Two SFP+ ports enable flexible short-range optical links
  • Host Bus Adapter offloads protocol processing from the CPU
  • First listed by the manufacturer on 17 March 2023

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does this dual-port 16 Gbit HBA need a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot?

Yes, the adapter uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 edge connector and requires a matching x8 or wider slot for full bandwidth.

What is the common mistake when installing the QLE2692-SR into a server?

Inserting the card into an x4 or x1 slot limits throughput; always use an x8 or x16 slot and secure the bracket screw.

When should the SFP+ transceivers in this 2023 Fibre Channel adapter be replaced?

Replace transceivers if link errors rise, optical power drops below vendor thresholds, or after a firmware update flags module incompatibility.

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