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403-BBMP Overview
403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height is a high-performance Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed to enhance server connectivity and storage expansion in data center environments. Built around the QLogic 2690 controller, this expansion card leverages a robust PCI Express interface to provide reliable 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity via a single SFP+ port.
Engineered for demanding enterprise applications, the card features a full-height bracket design, passive cooling, and is optimized for a 64-bit data bus while supporting operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. It offers a proven solution for storage area network (SAN) deployments and server enhancement use cases, ensuring smooth integration within high-speed network infrastructures.
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403-BBMP Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Other
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- QLogic 2690
- Supported Ports
- SFP+
- Port Count
- 1
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- No
- Full Height Bracket
- Yes
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
403-BBMP Use Case
403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height for Enterprise VMware vSphere Storage Acceleration
Scenario: A global enterprise deploys the 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height on VMware ESXi hosts to offload storage I/O onto a dedicated Fibre Channel SAN. By delivering 16 Gb/s throughput and sub-2 ms latency, it eliminates storage contention during VM boot storms and heavy transactional workloads. Benefit: Increases VM consolidation ratios, reduces storage bottlenecks by 35%, and ensures predictable SLA-driven performance.
403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height for Financial Disaster Recovery Replication
Scenario: A multinational bank implements synchronous SAN replication between its primary data center and remote DR site using the 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height. Its advanced error recovery and NVMe-over-Fibre-Channel support guarantee data integrity during high-speed cross-site mirroring. Benefit: Achieves sub-second RPO, reduces RTO by 50%, and demonstrates full regulatory compliance for critical transaction data.
403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height for High-Performance Data Analytics
Scenario: A research institute equips HPC cluster nodes with the 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height to access a centralized petabyte-scale data lake. With consistent 16 Gb/s bandwidth and QoS controls, it accelerates parallel data ingest and large-scale ETL pipelines. Benefit: Cuts analytics runtime by 40%, delivers real-time insights, and maximizes compute-to-storage throughput.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 403-BBMP |  403-BBMB |  403-BBMW |  540-BBUZ |  403-BBMS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Other | Other | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card | Storage Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic 2690 | Emulex LPE31002 | QLogic 2690 | Intel X550 & Intel i350 | QLogic 2692 |
| Supported Ports | SFP+ | N/A | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ |
| Port Count | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10Gbps | N/A |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 403-BBMB-Dell EmulexLPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 403-BBMW-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC | 403-BBMS-QLogic 2692 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height |
| Height | N/A | 0.83 inches | N/A | N/A | 0.8 inches |
| Width | N/A | 3.44 inches | N/A | N/A | 4.4 inches |
| Depth | N/A | 8.66 inches | N/A | N/A | 7.0 inches |
| Weight | N/A | 0.7 lbs | N/A | N/A | 0.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Shahid Raza
4
Good choice for smaller SAN setups.
J
Jukka Korhonen
4
Stable and predictable behavior.
F
Fahim Akhtar
5
No issues during operation.
N
Norman Bell
5
Reliable Fibre Channel adapter.
Questions & Answers
What is the QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe full-height (SKU: 403-BBMP)?
The QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA (SKU: 403-BBMP) is a PCIe full-height host bus adapter that delivers up to 16 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise SAN deployments.
Which PCIe slot is required for the QLogic 2690 HBA?
It requires a PCIe Gen 3 x8 (or higher) slot and supports a full-height, half-length bracket installation.
What transfer speeds does the QLogic 2690 HBA support?
It supports native Fibre Channel data rates up to 16 Gbps per port for high-throughput SAN traffic.
Which operating systems are compatible with the QLogic 2690 HBA?
It is certified for Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0, and major UNIX distributions.
How do I install the QLogic 2690 Fibre Channel HBA?
Power off the server, insert the HBA into a PCIe Gen 3 x8 slot, secure the bracket, power on, install the driver, and reboot to complete initialization.
Where can I download drivers and firmware for the QLogic 2690 HBA?
Drivers and firmware are available for download from the Broadcom Support Portal under the Fibre Channel HBA section.
What SAN environments are supported by the QLogic 2690 HBA?
It interoperates with SAN switches from Brocade, Cisco MDS, and QLogic, supporting both switched and direct-attach topologies.
What advanced features does the QLogic 2690 HBA offer?
Advanced features include QoS, NPIV, built-in diagnostics, hardware offload, congestion notification, and virtualization support via SR-IOV.
What is the power consumption of the QLogic 2690 HBA?
Typical power consumption is 7.7 W at full 16 Gbps operation and approximately 5 W at idle.
What is the form factor and bracket configuration of the QLogic 2690 HBA?
The HBA is a full-height, half-length PCIe card and ships with a full-height bracket; a low-profile bracket is available upon request.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for the QLogic 2690 HBA?
The QLogic 2690 HBA has an MTBF rating of over 2 million hours to ensure high reliability in data centers.
What warranty is included with the QLogic 2690 HBA?
The product includes a limited lifetime warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
How do I monitor and manage the QLogic 2690 HBA?
Use QConvergeConsole or SANsurfer management software to monitor performance, update firmware, configure ports, and view diagnostic logs.
What are the ideal use cases for the QLogic 2690 HBA?
It is ideal for enterprise SAN applications, virtualization environments, high-performance databases, backup and recovery, and cloud storage infrastructures.
What are the environmental specifications for the QLogic 2690 HBA?
Operating temperature is 0 °C to 55 °C, storage temperature –40 °C to 70 °C, with humidity tolerance of 5 %–95 % non-condensing.