Name: 718577-001 HPE 16GB Dual Port PCI-E Fibre Channel Mezzanine HBA
Brand: HPE
SKU: 718577-001
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 718577-001 LPE1605 adapter is a mezzanine card designed to fit into HPE ProLiant servers, providing dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for SAN connectivity. It offers a streamlined solution for connecting servers to storage networks, balancing speed with reliability in enterprise and data center setups.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	718577-001

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe1605
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop

Advanced Features & Compatibility
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, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Mezzanine card (HPE server mezzanine form factor)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HPE LPE1605 16GB dual-port PCI-E Fibre Channel Mezzanine Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage area networks, enabling fast and reliable data transmission. Commonly integrated into HPE ProLiant blade servers, this adapter is built to optimize SAN performance with dual-port channels that provide redundancy and increased bandwidth. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this mezzanine card suits IT professionals seeking efficient storage networking solutions. It supports workloads requiring dependable and low-latency connectivity between servers and external storage arrays. Key Features Dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for enhanced throughput and failover PCI Express architecture ensures quick data access and compatibility Compact mezzanine form factor fits blade server slots with ease Compatible with HPE storage and networking systems for seamless integration Firmware supports advanced SAN protocols and management This adapter is typically deployed within HPE blade server chassis in medium to large IT setups. Its role is crucial in providing the backbone for storage traffic, ensuring data moves swiftly and securely across the network. The card’s dual ports deliver both speed and reliability, making it a go-to choice where storage access speed is vital.

Use Cases
The HPE 718577-001 16GB dual-port PCI-E Fibre Channel Mezzanine HBA is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and high-density server environments where robust SAN connectivity is essential. It is suited for IT professionals managing complex storage networks requiring high throughput and low latency within HPE ProLiant servers. How It's Used: Integrating HPE ProLiant servers into large-scale SAN storage clusters for virtualization workloads in enterprise IT environments. Enhancing storage throughput in data centers running mission-critical applications that demand low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity. Supporting high-availability configurations by providing dual-port redundancy in rack-mounted server deployments. Facilitating scalable storage expansion in cloud infrastructure setups leveraging HPE server platforms. Optimizing data transfer for database servers within financial services firms requiring consistent high performance. This mezzanine HBA supports operational efficiency by delivering reliable, high-speed SAN connections that enable seamless storage access and data flow. Its integration within HPE ProLiant servers allows for scalable network architectures capable of meeting increasing performance demands.