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DELL QLE2660L 16GbE Fibre Channel network card

SKU CH-D6NT-FVP20 MPN QLE2660L

Single-port 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel adapter for Dell PowerEdge R830 and R730 servers, PCIe x8 with optical LC interface

  • Single-port 16GbE Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed storage networks
  • PCI Express x8 slot fits compatible Dell PowerEdge servers
  • Optical LC interface supports fibre cabling for reliable links
  • Designed for Dell PowerEdge R830 and R730 platforms
  • New condition direct from Dell manufacturing

Single-Port 16GbE Fibre Channel Adapter

The DELL QLE2660L is a single-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter built for Dell PowerEdge R830 and R730 servers. It delivers 16 Gbps connectivity over an optical LC interface for storage-area-network traffic.

Verify PCIe x8 Slot and Optical Cabling

Confirm the server has an available PCI Express x8 slot and that the storage fabric uses LC duplex fibre patch cords. The card is keyed for Dell-branded platforms and may not initialise in non-Dell chassis without vendor-specific firmware.

Replaces 8GbE Single-Port HBAs

This adapter doubles the link speed of legacy 8 Gbps single-port cards, reducing backup windows and latency for database workloads. The upgrade is justified when the storage array and ISL trunks already support 16 Gbps end-to-end.

Highlights

  • Single-port 16GbE Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed storage networks
  • PCI Express x8 slot fits compatible Dell PowerEdge servers
  • Optical LC interface supports fibre cabling for reliable links
  • Designed for Dell PowerEdge R830 and R730 platforms
  • New condition direct from Dell manufacturing

Specifications

BrandDell
ModelPowerEdge R830 730
Part Number4MNKF

Questions about this item

Does the QLE2660L ship with an optical LC cable or must I buy it separately?

The card provides one optical LC port; cables are not included and must be purchased separately.

The supplier title lists PowerEdge R830 and R730 — does the card fit both?

The card is listed as compatible with PowerEdge R830 and R730 servers using a PCI Express x8 slot.

What does the 16GbE rating mean for real-world storage traffic on a PowerEdge R730?

A 16GbE Fibre Channel link provides up to 16 gigabits per second of raw bandwidth for storage traffic on a PowerEdge R730.

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