Name: P9M76A HPE 2-Port 32Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P9M76A
Price: 699.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The P9M76A HPE Sn1600q adapter facilitates high-speed Fibre Channel connections for enterprise storage networks. It fits neatly into HPE server setups, providing reliable and efficient SAN access essential for demanding workloads and large-scale data operations.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P9M76A

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The P9M76A HPE Sn1600q Host Bus Adapter provides fast and reliable Fibre Channel connectivity to storage area networks. It's commonly found in data centers and enterprise SAN environments where speedy data access and transfer are critical. Built for HPE server platforms, this adapter helps IT professionals and system administrators manage storage workloads with improved throughput and reduced bottlenecks. It’s often used in setups requiring high availability and consistent performance, such as virtualization clusters and backup systems. Key Features Delivers dual 32Gbps Fibre Channel ports for robust data flow Compatible with HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem servers Supports advanced fabric services and zoning for secure storage access Offers reliable error detection and correction to minimize downtime Includes firmware management tools for streamlined updates and monitoring Typically deployed in enterprise data storage environments, this adapter enables seamless integration with existing SAN fabrics. It plays a key role in maintaining data integrity and accelerating storage operations without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The P9M76A HPE Sn1600q 2-Ports 32Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Network Adapter is primarily used in enterprise data centers and storage area network (SAN) environments where high-speed, low-latency storage access is critical. Organizations that run large-scale virtualization, database management, or high-performance computing workloads benefit from its reliable SAN connectivity. How It's Used: Integrating high-throughput SAN connectivity in large enterprise data centers supporting mission-critical applications. Enabling fast storage access in virtualization environments to improve VM performance and scalability. Facilitating storage cluster communication for hyper-converged infrastructure deployments. Optimizing data transfer speeds in financial services and healthcare institutions with demanding I/O workloads. Supporting large-scale backup and disaster recovery operations requiring consistent high bandwidth. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by reducing storage access latency and increasing throughput, which is essential for scalable and performance-sensitive IT infrastructures. Its compatibility with HPE server platforms ensures seamless integration within existing enterprise storage ecosystems.