Name: 872164-001 HPE 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter for Synergy 5330C
Brand: HPE
SKU: 872164-001
Price: 379.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for HPE Synergy servers. It fits into storage area networks to deliver reliable, low-latency communication between servers and storage arrays, making it a key component in enterprise data center setups.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	872164-001

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	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, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Mezzanine
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter enables fast and reliable connection between servers and SAN storage. It's commonly used in data centers requiring high-performance storage access and efficient data transfer. Built for HPE Synergy platforms, it suits IT professionals managing enterprise workloads that demand low latency and high bandwidth. This adapter helps maintain smooth storage operations essential for virtualization, databases, and backup solutions. Key Features Delivers dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for robust SAN connectivity Compatible with HPE Synergy server modules to ensure seamless integration Offers PCIe 3.0 support to maximize data transfer speeds Includes advanced error handling and diagnostic features Optimized for virtualization and mixed workload environments Typically deployed in modern data centers and enterprise IT environments, this adapter plays a critical role in connecting compute resources to storage networks. It helps maintain efficient data flows and supports demanding applications without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The HPE 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers where high-speed storage connectivity is critical. It is ideal for IT professionals managing HPE Synergy 5330C server environments requiring robust Fibre Channel integration to optimize storage area network performance and reduce latency. How It's Used: Connecting HPE Synergy servers to SAN storage arrays in large enterprise data centers for demanding virtualization workloads. Supporting high-throughput database applications in financial services environments requiring low-latency storage access. Enabling scalable storage clusters in cloud service provider infrastructures using HPE Synergy composable infrastructure. Integrating storage networks in high-performance computing (HPC) environments that process large datasets with minimal bottlenecks. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery solutions in regulated industries by ensuring reliable data transfer between servers and storage. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent, low-latency connectivity that supports scalability in complex storage topologies. Its integration with HPE Synergy platforms allows IT teams to maintain performance standards while managing storage resources effectively.