313560-001 HP NC6170 PCI-X 2-Port Fibre Channel 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter

The HP NC6170 PCI-X 2-Port Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and server rooms where integrated storage and network connectivity are critical. It is especially suited for IT environments requiring robust, high-speed connections to storage area networks (SANs) alongside gigabit Ethernet networking for server communications.

How It's Used:

• Connecting servers in storage clusters to Fibre Channel SANs for low-latency, high-throughput data access in enterprise IT environments.
• Providing dual-port redundancy in rack-mounted servers to ensure continuous network and storage availability in mission-critical applications.
• Supporting virtualization hosts that require simultaneous high-speed Ethernet and Fibre Channel connections for both VM networking and storage traffic.
• Integrating storage and network interfaces in remote office servers where consolidation of hardware resources reduces footprint and complexity.
• Facilitating data backup and replication tasks by linking servers to Fibre Channel storage arrays while maintaining gigabit Ethernet connectivity for management traffic.

This adapter enhances operational efficiency by combining storage and network connectivity in a single PCI-X interface, streamlining infrastructure in environments where performance and scalability are essential. It supports complex workloads by delivering reliable, high-bandwidth connections that help maintain data integrity and network responsiveness.