Name: P9M76-63001 HPE 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter SN1600Q
Brand: HPE
SKU: P9M76-63001
Price: 639.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE StoreFabric SN1600Q 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage systems with high-speed Fibre Channel ports. It fits into enterprise SAN setups requiring fast, dependable data movement and reduces processing demands through smart offload capabilities.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P9M76-63001

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
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, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe Adapter
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE StoreFabric SN1600Q 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter enables fast and reliable connections between servers and storage arrays. It’s built for SAN environments requiring high throughput and low latency. Often found in enterprise data centers and used by IT professionals managing storage networks, this adapter supports demanding workloads that depend on quick access to large datasets. Key Features Provides dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for robust connectivity Enables fast data transfers to optimize storage access Supports advanced offload features to reduce server CPU load Compatible with HPE storage solutions for seamless integration Offers multi-protocol support to adapt to diverse network setups This adapter is typically deployed in SAN environments where performance and reliability are critical. It plays a key role in helping organizations manage storage traffic efficiently and maintain smooth operation of storage networks.

Use Cases
The HPE StoreFabric SN1600Q 32Gb 2-Port FC Host Bus Adapter is primarily used in enterprise data centers where high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity is critical. It benefits IT teams managing large SAN environments, virtualization platforms, and demanding database workloads that require reliable and high-speed Fibre Channel connections. How It's Used: Connecting blade and rack servers to shared storage arrays in enterprise SAN deployments for accelerated data access. Supporting virtualization hosts in multi-tenant data centers by enabling fast, dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity to storage clusters. Facilitating high-performance backup and recovery operations in enterprise IT environments through accelerated data transfer. Integrating with HPE StoreFabric infrastructures in large-scale storage networks for consistent and scalable bandwidth. Deploying within edge computing nodes that require efficient, low-latency access to centralized storage resources. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by offloading storage traffic processing from server CPUs, improving throughput and reducing bottlenecks. Its scalability and compatibility with HPE StoreFabric environments make it suitable for evolving enterprise storage needs, ensuring sustained performance as workloads grow.