Name: AJ762B HP 8Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: AJ762B
Price: 86.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AJ762B HP StorageWorks 81E 8Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks at 8Gbps speeds, fitting into PCIe slots for easy installation. It’s well-suited for data centers and enterprise storage solutions needing reliable, fast access to SAN environments without extra complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AJ762B

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HP StorageWorks 81E 8Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed to connect servers to storage networks with high-speed Fibre Channel technology. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups, it facilitates fast and reliable data exchange between servers and SANs (Storage Area Networks). Built for IT professionals managing critical storage infrastructures, this adapter supports demanding workloads and helps maintain system responsiveness. Key Features Delivers 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed for quick data access Uses PCI Express interface for seamless server integration Supports advanced error detection and correction mechanisms Compatible with multiple HP StorageWorks platforms Provides low latency to improve overall system performance These adapters are commonly deployed in enterprise storage environments, including virtualization, backup, and database systems. They help maintain smooth data flow and reduce bottlenecks, ensuring that storage resources keep pace with server demands.

Use Cases
The AJ762B HP 8Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and SAN environments where high-speed, low-latency storage connectivity is essential. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualized infrastructure, large-scale storage clusters, and performance-sensitive workloads requiring reliable fibre channel communication. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers in a rack deployment to centralized SAN storage in enterprise IT environments. Facilitating high-throughput data transfer for virtualization hosts running multiple VMs demanding consistent storage access. Integrating storage nodes within distributed storage clusters in hyperscale data centers for efficient data management. Providing dedicated fibre channel links in remote office setups requiring secure and stable connections to core storage arrays. Supporting backup and disaster recovery operations that rely on fast fibre channel connectivity to offsite storage resources. This adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent bandwidth and dependable connectivity, enabling scalable storage infrastructure growth. Its streamlined integration with HP StorageWorks systems allows IT teams to maintain performance standards critical to enterprise and data center storage architectures.