Name: A7387A HPE Fibre Channel HBA High-Speed SAN Connectivity Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: A7387A
Price: 409.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The A7387A HPE Fibre Channel HBA provides a Fibre Channel interface for connecting servers to storage area networks within HPE server environments. It supports dedicated data paths optimized for storage traffic, facilitating integration with enterprise storage infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	HPE

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The A7387A HPE Fibre Channel HBA serves as a critical component for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs) through Fibre Channel technology. It is typically used in enterprise data centers requiring dedicated, high-throughput connections for storage access. IT professionals managing HPE server infrastructures commonly deploy this adapter to enhance storage connectivity. Key Features Provides high-speed Fibre Channel interface for SAN connectivity Designed specifically for compatibility with HPE server platforms Supports efficient data transfer between servers and storage units Facilitates dedicated network paths for storage traffic Optimized for integration in enterprise storage networking environments This HBA plays an essential role in enabling servers to communicate with storage devices over Fibre Channel networks, ensuring dedicated storage paths that separate storage traffic from general network communication. It supports the infrastructure needs of enterprise data environments focusing on storage performance and reliability.

Use Cases
The A7387A HPE Fibre Channel HBA is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise environments where servers require dedicated connections to storage area networks. It benefits storage administrators and IT teams managing HPE servers and SAN infrastructures. How It's Used: Connecting HPE servers to Fibre Channel SANs for dedicated storage access Supporting enterprise storage environments requiring separate data paths Enabling data transfer between servers and storage arrays in data centers Integrating with HPE server platforms for enhanced storage networking Facilitating storage traffic management in virtualized server environments This adapter supports the operational requirement of isolating storage traffic from general network traffic, which is vital for maintaining storage performance and reliability in enterprise IT infrastructure.

FAQ's
What servers is the A7387A HPE Fibre Channel HBA compatible with? The A7387A is designed specifically for use with HPE server platforms, ensuring compatibility within HPE server and storage ecosystems. What type of network does this HBA connect to? This HBA connects servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), providing dedicated links for storage traffic. Does the A7387A support data transfer over Ethernet? No, the A7387A is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter and does not support Ethernet data transfer. Is special configuration required to install this HBA? Installation typically involves inserting the HBA into a compatible server slot and configuring SAN connectivity according to the storage network requirements. Can the A7387A be used outside of HPE environments? The product is designed for HPE systems; compatibility with non-HPE servers is not specified and should be verified separately. What is the main purpose of the A7387A HPE Fibre Channel HBA? The adapter's primary function is to enable high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity between servers and storage networks, facilitating dedicated storage communication pathways.

A7387A HPE Fibre Channel HBA High-Speed SAN Connectivity Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases

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