Name: HWP-A8003A HP FC2242SR 2-Port 4Gb/s Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: HWP-A8003A
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The HWP-A8003A - HP FC2242SR 2-Ports FC 4Gb/s PCIe Host Bus Adapter provides dual high-speed Fibre Channel connections to servers, enabling efficient communication with storage networks. It fits into PCI Express slots allowing faster data exchange, and its design addresses the needs of data centers requiring stable, low-latency storage access.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	4Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 4
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
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, VMware ESXi 7.x, RHEL 8, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile / Full Height PCIe HBA
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HWP-A8003A is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks with reliable, high-speed communication. It commonly appears in enterprise storage infrastructures where consistent data throughput and low latency are essential. Professionals managing complex storage setups or virtualization environments often rely on this adapter for its stable performance and compatibility. Key Features Dual 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports enable efficient data flow between servers and storage PCI Express interface ensures faster data transfers compared to older bus types Compact form factor fits well in rack-mounted servers and minimizes space usage Compatible with a broad range of SAN configurations and management tools Delivers low latency and high reliability for mission-critical storage tasks This adapter plays a valuable role in maintaining smooth storage connectivity and data integrity across enterprise environments. Its dependable operation supports continuous access to storage resources without compromising performance or reliability, making it an essential component in storage networking infrastructure.

Use Cases
This adapter is typically integrated into enterprise servers that demand high throughput and dependable connectivity to SAN storage systems. IT teams in data centers and organizations with virtualization or clustered storage setups find this adapter useful for maintaining networked storage efficiency and stability. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers to fibre channel SANs in enterprise data centers Enhancing storage throughput for virtualization hosts managing multiple workloads Supporting high-availability storage clusters requiring redundant connections Integrating with backup and archival systems that use fibre channel networks Facilitating large-scale storage consolidation projects in corporate IT environments By providing robust fibre channel connections, this adapter contributes to operational stability and scalability in storage networks. It helps maintain consistent performance levels necessary for managing growing data demands and complex storage infrastructures.

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HWP-A8003A HP FC2242SR 2-Port 4Gb/s Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter

HWP-A8003A

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