Name: P14420-001 HPE 32GB 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P14420-001
Price: 2799.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P14420-001 SN1610Q 32GB 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with high speed and reliability. It fits well in enterprise setups where consistent and fast data flow between servers and storage devices is essential, providing dual ports to enhance connectivity options.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P14420-001

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	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic (Broadcom)
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, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe add-in card (Low-profile / Full-height brackets included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE P14420-001 SN1610Q is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to storage area networks at high speeds. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this adapter provides reliable and efficient communication between servers and SANs, supporting demanding storage workloads. Built for IT professionals managing HPE infrastructure, it fits seamlessly into setups requiring robust storage connectivity and low latency. Key Features Offers dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for enhanced throughput Supports seamless integration with HPE storage arrays Delivers low latency for improved application performance Compatible with multiple operating systems common in enterprise settings Includes advanced error detection to maintain data integrity This host bus adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, powering critical applications that demand fast and reliable storage access. Its role is crucial in environments where storage performance directly impacts overall system efficiency.

Use Cases
The HPE P14420-001 SN1610Q 32GB 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed for enterprise data centers requiring high-speed, low-latency connectivity between servers and storage arrays. It is ideal for IT environments managing mission-critical applications where fast data transfer and redundancy are crucial. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in large-scale data centers to SAN storage for optimized VM performance. Facilitating high-throughput data exchange in storage clusters supporting database workloads. Enabling resilient dual-path connectivity for critical enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions. Supporting rack-mounted HPE servers in cloud infrastructure deployments requiring consistent storage access. Providing reliable Fibre Channel links in environments running latency-sensitive analytics processing. This adapter improves operational efficiency by ensuring stable, high-bandwidth communication in complex storage networks, supporting scalable infrastructure growth while maintaining low latency for demanding workloads.