Name: 313585-001 HP NC6170 PCI-X Dual-Port Fibre Channel Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Brand: HP
SKU: 313585-001
Price: 144.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP NC6170 PCI-X Network Interface Card combines dual Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet ports to provide versatile connectivity options in server setups. It's suited for environments where both high-speed network access and storage communication are needed, fitting neatly into PCI-X slots and supporting fiber optic connections for reliable and swift data transfer.

General Information
Brand	HP

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This HP NC6170 PCI-X Server Adapter offers dual 2-port Fibre Channel connections alongside 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet support, enabling reliable and efficient communication for enterprise servers. It's commonly used in data centers and server environments where high-speed networking and storage access are essential. Built for IT professionals managing demanding workloads, this network interface card helps to enhance data transfer rates and supports critical applications that rely on stable network performance. Key Features Two ports combining Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet on a single adapter PCI-X interface ensures compatibility with legacy and mid-range servers 1000Base-SX support enables fast fiber optic connections up to 550 meters Reduces network bottlenecks by offloading processing tasks from the CPU Compatible with a variety of server operating systems and hardware platforms This adapter is often found in server rooms where seamless access to SAN storage and high-speed networking coexist. It plays a key role in streamlining data flow for virtualization, database management, and backup solutions without compromising network stability.

Use Cases
The HP NC6170 PCI-X 2-Port Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments requiring simultaneous high-speed network and storage connectivity. It is especially valuable for IT infrastructure teams managing fiber channel storage clusters and high-throughput server communications within rack-mounted servers. How It's Used: Integrating servers into SAN storage networks in large-scale data centers to optimize data access and reduce latency. Supporting virtualization hosts where reliable, high-speed storage and network traffic are critical for VM performance. Enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency links for enterprise IT environments that rely on simultaneous Ethernet and Fibre Channel operations. Facilitating network segmentation in multi-tenant data centers by providing dedicated dual-port connectivity options. Enhancing storage cluster communications in research institutions requiring fast, consistent data transfer over fiber optics. This adapter supports streamlined server operations by combining network and storage connectivity into a single PCI-X slot, allowing for efficient use of hardware resources in environments demanding scalability and high availability. Its design aids in maintaining consistent throughput and operational stability across demanding enterprise workloads.

313585-001 HP NC6170 PCI-X Dual-Port Fibre Channel Gigabit Ethernet NIC

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

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