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403-BBMW Overview
403-BBMW-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height is a high-performance expansion card designed specifically for storage networking in SAN environments. Built to meet rigorous reliability and throughput requirements, this Fibre Channel host bus adapter enables rapid data transfers and improved connectivity for mission‐critical server applications.
The card features a PCI Express interface – engineered to operate with PCIe 3.0 standards – and is mounted as a half-height expansion device ideal for systems with limited space. Utilizing the QLogic 2690 chipset, it offers a single SFP+ port optimized for 16Gb fibre channel communications while providing broad operating system compatibility for Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi, making it an excellent choice for storage expansion and server enhancement in enterprise data centers.
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403-BBMW Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- 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
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 403-BBMW-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
403-BBMW Use Case
High-Speed SAN Connectivity for Virtualized Enterprise Environments
In a VMware ESXi cluster hosting 500+ virtual machines, the 403-BBMW-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA (PCIe Half-height) delivers dedicated 16Gbps links to shared SAN arrays. By reducing storage latency up to 40% and driving throughput above 1.8 million IOPS, it accelerates VM boot and live-migration operations, supports higher VM density and strengthens SLA compliance.
Accelerating High-Transaction OLTP Database Workloads
In a global retail environment running a clustered Microsoft SQL Server platform, the 403-BBMW-QLogic 2690 HBA provides a stable 16Gb Fibre Channel connection to enterprise SAN storage. This configuration delivers sub-millisecond latency and up to 35% higher transaction throughput, ensuring real-time inventory updates, rapid query responses and continuous availability during peak sales events.
Streamlined Backup & Disaster Recovery for Mission-Critical Data
In a biotech research data center leveraging Commvault and tape-out libraries, the 403-BBMW-QLogic 2690 HBA (PCIe Half-height) links backup servers to Fibre Channel tape and disk vaults at 16Gbps. The result is a 2.5× faster nightly backup window—shrinking from 8 to 3 hours—while meeting sub-15-minute RPO targets and ensuring rapid DR readiness for critical R&D datasets.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 403-BBMW |  406-BBED |  406-BBDY |  555-BCKP |  540-BBUK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Other | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card | Network Interface Card |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | N/A | N/A | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic 2690 | QLogic 2560 | Emulex LPE 12002 | Intel X710 | Broadcom 57416 / 5720 |
| Supported Ports | SFP+ | N/A | N/A | SFP+ | RJ-45 |
| Port Count | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | 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 | N/A | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion / Server Enhancement | Network Upgrade | Server Expansion / Network Upgrade |
| Product Name | 403-BBMW-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 406-BBED-QLogic 2560 Single Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 406-BBDY-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 555-BCKP-Intel X710 Four Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC | 540-BBUK-Broadcom 57416 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & 5720 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
Y
Yasir Mehmood
5
Works well in constrained chassis.
A
Andrej Novak
5
Stable connectivity to SAN storage.
K
Kashif Javed
5
Easy installation and configuration.
D
Douglas Meyer
5
Dependable Dell supported adapter.
Questions & Answers
What is the QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height?
The QLogic 2690 (SKU 403-BBMW) is a single-port, 16 Gbps Fibre Channel host bus adapter in a PCIe 3.0 x8 low-profile form factor, designed for enterprise SAN connectivity.
What are the key features of the QLogic 2690 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA?
Key features include a single 16 Gbps Fibre Channel port, PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, low-profile half-height design, hardware offload engines, NPIV support and Broadcom driver ecosystem.
Which servers and operating systems are supported by the QLogic 2690 HBA?
The QLogic 2690 is certified on major x86 servers (Dell, HPE, IBM, Cisco UCS) and supports Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V and other leading platforms.
How do I install the QLogic 2690 Single Port HBA in my server?
Power off the server, insert the HBA into an available PCIe x8 slot, secure the bracket, install the Broadcom/QLogic driver, then reboot and verify SAN connectivity.
What bandwidth and performance can I expect from the QLogic 2690?
The adapter delivers 16 Gbps full-duplex throughput per port, up to 1,920 MB/s, with sub-millisecond average latency for high-performance SAN applications.
Is the QLogic 2690 HBA hot-pluggable?
No. As a PCIe half-height card, the QLogic 2690 requires system shutdown before insertion or removal.
Which Fibre Channel cables and transceivers are compatible with the QLogic 2690?
It supports OM3/OM4 multi-mode fiber with LC connectors and industry-standard 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers (e.g., QLogic QLE-SFP-16G-SW).
What driver software is required for the QLogic 2690 HBA?
Install the QLogic 2690 driver package available from the Broadcom support portal, which includes firmware, utilities and OS-specific drivers.
Does the QLogic 2690 support virtualization features?
Yes. It supports NPIV for virtual initiators, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, PCIe SR-IOV and virtual SAN fabrics for multi-tenant environments.
What management utilities are available for the QLogic 2690?
Use QConvergeConsole or SANsurfer CLI for configuration, Virtual Fabric Manager for partitioning, and standard OS diagnostic tools for monitoring.
Which Fibre Channel fabric switches are compatible with the QLogic 2690?
The adapter interoperates with Brocade, Cisco MDS, Cisco Nexus, Juniper QFabric and other standards-compliant Fibre Channel switched and direct-attach fabrics.
What warranty and support options are provided with the QLogic 2690 HBA?
The product includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty backed by Broadcom’s global support network, with optional extended service plans available.
How do I update firmware and drivers for the QLogic 2690?
Download the latest firmware and driver bundle from the Broadcom support site and apply updates via QConvergeConsole or the CLI following published procedures.
What are the dimensions and form factor of the QLogic 2690 HBA?
The QLogic 2690 is a half-height, low-profile PCIe card measuring 167.65 mm x 68.90 mm, ideal for rack, tower and blade servers.
What is the power consumption of the QLogic 2690 Single Port HBA?
Typical power draw is approximately 5 W under full load and 3 W at idle, minimizing server power and cooling requirements.
How does the QLogic 2690 HBA improve storage performance?
By offloading Fibre Channel processing to dedicated hardware engines, it reduces CPU utilization, delivers consistent IOPS and ensures low-latency, high-throughput SAN operations.