Name: P00343-001 HPE 16GB 4-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for Primera 600
Brand: HPE
SKU: P00343-001
Price: 394.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P00343-001 16GB 4-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a robust interface card that connects servers to HPE Primera 600 storage arrays. It offers multiple high-speed ports for flexible SAN setups, handling large data flows without compromising on latency or reliability.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P00343-001

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This 16GB 4-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed to provide fast and reliable connectivity between servers and storage systems. It's commonly used in enterprise environments where the HPE Primera 600 storage array requires high-speed access to data. Built for business-critical applications, this adapter supports multiple simultaneous storage connections, making it ideal for IT professionals managing large, mission-critical datasets. It helps businesses reduce bottlenecks by ensuring smooth and consistent data flow across the storage network. Key Features Four Fibre Channel ports for flexible storage networking Delivers consistent 16Gbps bandwidth per port for demanding workloads Supports HPE Primera 600 to maximize compatibility and performance Offers low latency to improve response times in SAN environments Includes robust error handling to maintain data integrity This adapter is typically deployed in data centers that require dependable SAN connections. It plays a crucial role in enabling fast data access and storage scalability. By integrating this HBA, organizations can expect improved storage network efficiency while maintaining the reliability necessary for critical operations.

Use Cases
The HPE P00343-001 16GB 4-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers that utilize HPE Primera 600 storage arrays for mission-critical applications. IT infrastructure teams managing large-scale virtualization or database environments benefit from its high-speed, low-latency connectivity to ensure consistent storage performance. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise IT environments requiring rapid SAN access to shared storage. Connecting multiple storage arrays in high-availability data centers running complex transactional databases. Facilitating storage clustering for large-scale analytics workloads in financial services institutions. Enabling remote office and branch office (ROBO) connectivity with centralized storage via Fibre Channel SANs. Integrating with rack deployments where dense port configurations improve SAN fabric flexibility and scalability. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable, reliable connectivity tailored for high-throughput storage networks. Its multi-port design allows organizations to optimize SAN architectures, minimizing bottlenecks and supporting evolving storage demands without compromising performance.