Name: 840215-001 HPE 2-Port 16GB SFF Fibre Channel Controller for StoreVirtual 3200
Brand: HPE
SKU: 840215-001
Price: 894.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 2-Port 16GB Small Form Factor Fibre Channel Controller is designed to provide robust and efficient connectivity for StoreVirtual 3200 storage systems. It fits easily into compact server configurations and supports high-speed data transfers needed in modern storage networks.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	840215-001

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, 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
Form Factor	Small Form Factor
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This 2-Port 16GB Fibre Channel Controller is built for enhancing storage performance in HPE StoreVirtual 3200 environments. It enables fast, reliable connections to Fibre Channel storage fabrics, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise storage setups. Often found in mid-sized server racks, the controller helps IT teams deliver efficient and scalable storage access. It's commonly used by system administrators managing virtualized storage and high-demand applications. Key Features Provides dual 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for increased bandwidth Designed to fit small form factor slots for space efficiency Ensures low latency, critical for high-performance storage tasks Compatible with the HPE StoreVirtual 3200 to optimize storage networking Supports industry-standard Fibre Channel protocols for broad interoperability This controller is typically deployed in enterprise storage setups where space and speed are priorities, such as virtualized server environments or SANs. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth and consistent data flow, which is essential for backup, virtualization, and transactional workloads.

Use Cases
The HPE 2-Port 16GB Small Form Factor Fibre Channel Controller is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise IT environments where compact server configurations require high-speed, reliable storage connectivity. This controller suits organizations utilizing HPE StoreVirtual 3200 storage systems that demand low-latency access and efficient data transfer for mission-critical workloads. How It's Used: Integrating StoreVirtual 3200 arrays in virtualized data centers to support scalable, high-throughput storage access. Connecting compact rack-mounted servers in enterprise environments that require dense hardware footprints without sacrificing performance. Enabling edge computing nodes with limited physical space to maintain robust Fibre Channel connections to centralized storage clusters. Supporting SMB networks that rely on StoreVirtual 3200 systems for cost-effective, resilient storage solutions with fast data replication. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery workflows in remote offices by providing reliable and low-latency storage network links. This controller enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in environments where server density and storage responsiveness are critical. Its small form factor and high-speed connectivity support scalable storage deployments that meet evolving workload demands without increasing physical infrastructure complexity.