Name: BB929A HPE 16Gb 2-port PCIe Gen3 Fibre Channel HBA StoreFabric SN1000Q
Brand: HPE
SKU: BB929A
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE BB929A StoreFabric SN1000Q is a two-port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA designed to connect servers to storage networks with speed and reliability. It fits well in enterprise environments where robust and high-performance storage connectivity is essential for daily operations.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	BB929A

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic (Broadcom)
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
Form Factor	PCIe x8 Low Profile Add-in Card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE BB929A StoreFabric SN1000Q is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter built for fast and reliable connection to SAN storage. Often found in data centers and enterprise IT setups, it supports demanding workloads where storage performance and availability are critical. Engineered for servers and storage arrays, it’s commonly used to link servers to high-speed storage systems, enabling efficient data transfer and low-latency access. IT administrators and infrastructure teams benefit from its robust performance and compatibility with HPE storage products. Key Features Offers dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for redundancy and increased bandwidth Utilizes PCIe Gen3 for fast data exchange with host servers Supports advanced storage protocols for seamless integration Built to handle high-input/output operations typical in enterprise environments Ensures stable and consistent connection to HPE SANs This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, powering storage networks that require dependable and swift access to shared storage resources. It helps organizations maintain smooth storage operations and supports intensive applications without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The HPE BB929A StoreFabric SN1000Q is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-speed, reliable storage connectivity. It is ideal for IT professionals managing virtualization platforms and mission-critical applications that demand consistent low latency and high throughput. How It's Used: Connecting high-density virtualization hosts to shared storage arrays in large-scale data centers. Supporting enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions with fast Fibre Channel SAN access. Enabling storage clusters handling intensive database workloads in financial and healthcare environments. Facilitating rack deployments in colocation facilities requiring scalable, high-performance storage links. Providing storage connectivity for remote office data centers with centralized SAN infrastructure. This HBA enhances operational efficiency by ensuring robust and scalable Fibre Channel connections, supporting demanding workloads while simplifying SAN integration in diverse enterprise settings.