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AK344A HP 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ 1-Port PCIe 2.0 x8 HBA

SKU:
AK344A
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ for high-speed storage networking
  • Single-port Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface
  • Compatible with HP StorageWorks systems for SAN environments
  • Optimized for reliable data transfer and low latency
In stock

$121.00

Product Overview

The AK344A HP StorageWorks 81Q is a single-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks. It fits into a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and supports SFP+ connections, making it a solid choice for businesses looking to maintain reliable, high-speed data transfers within their SAN infrastructure.

General Information

Brand HP
Part Number AK344A

Connectivity & Physical

Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

The AK344A HP StorageWorks 81Q is designed to connect servers to storage area networks using 8Gb Fibre Channel technology. It provides a single high-speed port ideal for small to medium SAN deployments where reliable and fast data access is essential. This HBA is often found in data centers and enterprise IT environments that require stable and efficient storage connectivity.

Built for IT professionals managing storage infrastructures, the AK344A helps simplify SAN integration with its PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of servers. Its design focuses on delivering consistent performance and minimizing bottlenecks in data transmission.

Key Features

  • Delivers 8Gb Fibre Channel speeds for fast storage communication
  • Utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot for broad server support
  • Supports a single SFP+ port for flexible optical or copper connections
  • Provides low latency for improved application responsiveness
  • Compatible with HP StorageWorks environments and SAN setups

This HBA is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where maintaining high throughput and reliability is critical. By integrating seamlessly with SANs, it helps data centers ensure smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays.

Administrators will find the AK344A suitable for enhancing existing storage setups or building new environments that demand dependable Fibre Channel connectivity without unnecessary complexity.


Use Cases

The AK344A HP 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ PCIe HBA is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and mid-sized SAN environments where high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity is critical. IT administrators managing virtualized servers or storage clusters benefit from its ability to maintain efficient and reliable SAN communications.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting rack-mounted servers to centralized Fibre Channel SAN arrays in enterprise IT infrastructures.
  • Enabling high-speed data access for virtualization hosts running multiple VMs in a private cloud environment.
  • Facilitating storage replication workflows between data centers for disaster recovery purposes.
  • Supporting database servers requiring consistent low-latency access to shared storage resources.
  • Integrating with HP StorageWorks systems to extend existing SAN deployments without performance bottlenecks.

By providing robust 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with PCIe 2.0 x8 bandwidth, this HBA supports scalable storage architectures and helps maintain operational continuity in demanding storage networking scenarios. Its compatibility with HP infrastructure ensures streamlined integration and consistent performance.


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AK344A HP 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ 1-Port PCIe 2.0 x8 HBA
AK344A HP 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ 1-Port PCIe 2.0 x8 HBA
$121.00