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| Product Overview |
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The HPE 659818-B21 8GB LPe1205A 2-Port PCI-e FC Host Bus Adapter provides dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity designed for business-critical servers. It fits into PCIe slots to link servers directly with Fibre Channel storage networks, helping manage data flow in demanding storage setups with stability and speed. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | 659818-B21 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex LPe1205A |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | PCIe Card, Low-Profile Half-Height |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |
| Product Description |
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The HPE 659818-B21 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to provide reliable high-speed connectivity to storage networks. It enables servers to connect efficiently to SAN (Storage Area Network) environments, facilitating fast and secure data transfers. Often found in data centers and enterprise server setups, this adapter is built for IT professionals managing large storage infrastructures who require both performance and stability. It’s commonly used in configurations where redundancy and uptime are critical, thanks to its dual-port design. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise SANs where reliable high-throughput links between servers and storage arrays are essential. It plays a key role in maintaining fast access to data and improving overall system responsiveness. |