DELL - 0HCWVX - Dell Qlogic QLE2694-DD 16GB/s Quad Port FC HBA

Overview

The DELL 0HCWVX (Qlogic QLE2694-DD) is a 16Gb/s quad-port Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter designed to connect Dell servers to enterprise SAN environments. With four FC ports and 16Gb/s link speed, it supports high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for storage traffic where predictable performance and path redundancy are required.

This adapter is a practical choice for data centers and maintenance providers standardising on FC-based storage fabrics, supporting common multi-path designs and resilient SAN topologies. It also fits well in projects where you are expanding existing DELL infrastructure and need consistent FC connectivity across server generations.

In mixed storage environments, this FC HBA is often deployed alongside a RAID CONTROLLER (for direct-attached disk protection) or used with shared SAN storage where the array handles RAID and services. For chassis-based deployments, port routing and slot planning typically align with the server BACKPLANE and cabling layout.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics for SAN connectivity and operational stability:

• 16Gb/s Fibre Channel interface speed to support high-throughput SAN links for demanding storage workloads.
• Quad-port FC design to provide multiple fabric connections for redundancy and higher aggregate bandwidth.
• PCIe host interface (HBA form factor) to integrate into standard server expansion slots for scalable I/O.
• Fibre Channel protocol support to enable block-level SAN access for enterprise storage arrays.
• Multi-path friendly connectivity options to help maintain access during link, port, or fabric events.
• Designed for 24/7 enterprise operation to support continuous service in data center environments.
• Suitable for virtualisation and clustered hosts to maintain consistent SAN paths across multiple nodes.
• Compatible with common FC optics/cabling practices (depending on your transceiver choice) to match existing fabric standards.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished FC adapters are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing SAN infrastructure, control budget compared to buying new, and reduce electronic waste.

All products include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark; for related server integration parts, you may also source a matching CONTROLLER depending on your platform requirements.