Name: 870828-B21 HPE 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter for Synergy 5330C
Brand: HPE
SKU: 870828-B21
Price: 149.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 870828-B21 Synergy 5330C 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter offers strong Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for HPE Synergy environments. It bridges blade servers to storage networks, ensuring fast and dependable data transfers without unnecessary complexity. This adapter fits into data center setups where steady storage communication is essential for operational stability.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	870828-B21

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
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	Mezzanine
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter provides fast and efficient connectivity between blade servers and storage area networks (SANs). It's commonly used in data centers to link HPE Synergy systems with Fibre Channel storage arrays. Built for IT professionals managing virtualized and mission-critical workloads, this adapter ensures smooth data flow and supports high-throughput environments. It's often found in setups where reliable, high-speed storage access is crucial. Key Features Two 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for high-speed data transfers Compatible with HPE Synergy 5330C blade servers Optimized for low-latency communication with SAN storage Supports multiple protocols for flexible storage integration Provides robust error handling and data integrity Typically deployed in enterprise data centers, this adapter plays a key role in connecting blade infrastructure to storage networks. Its ability to maintain consistent performance helps keep critical applications responsive and storage systems efficiently utilized.

Use Cases
The HPE 870828-B21 Synergy 5330C 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers where HPE Synergy blade servers require high-speed, reliable connectivity to Fibre Channel storage networks. Ideal for IT environments demanding low latency and high throughput, this adapter supports workloads including virtualization, database management, and mission-critical applications. How It's Used: Connecting HPE Synergy 5330C blade servers to centralized SAN storage in large enterprise IT infrastructures. Supporting virtualization platforms requiring consistent high-bandwidth storage access for multiple virtual machines. Integrating with storage clusters in data centers to maintain low-latency, high-availability operations. Enabling database servers to handle transactional workloads with rapid data transfer needs. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery solutions that depend on stable Fibre Channel connectivity within rack deployments. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing dedicated, high-performance storage connectivity that scales with enterprise demands. Its design supports stable data throughput critical for maintaining application responsiveness and storage network reliability in complex Synergy environments.