Name: Q0L12-63002 HPE 32GB 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter SN1600E
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q0L12-63002
Price: 458.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32GB 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides fast and dependable storage network connections. It fits into enterprise SAN setups to enhance data transfer between servers and storage arrays, helping maintain efficient and reliable access to critical data resources.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	Q0L12-63002

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	Broadcom Emulex
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

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 PCIe HBA
Weight	3.00
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 StoreFabric SN1600E is a 32GB 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that offers reliable connectivity for storage area networks. It’s commonly used in data centers where fast and stable access to storage systems is critical. Built for enterprise IT environments, this adapter suits organizations that require high-performance SAN connections to support heavy workloads and virtualization. IT professionals often find it essential for maintaining consistent data access and management. Key Features Delivers up to 32Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds for rapid data throughput Includes two independent ports to connect multiple storage devices Supports advanced error correction and monitoring for reliability Works seamlessly with HPE storage solutions and SAN architectures Offers offload capabilities to reduce CPU load during data transfers This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise server environments, linking servers to SAN storage arrays. It plays a key role in environments where data availability and performance are crucial, such as virtualization clusters and database servers.

Use Cases
The HPE 32GB 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter SN1600E is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity. It benefits IT environments running virtualization workloads or large-scale databases where consistent and rapid access to storage arrays is critical. How It's Used: Connecting servers in large-scale SAN environments to optimize storage access for mission-critical applications. Supporting virtualization hosts in enterprise IT setups that demand high bandwidth for VM storage traffic. Facilitating high-performance storage clusters used in data analytics or cloud infrastructure platforms. Enabling efficient data replication between geographically dispersed storage arrays in disaster recovery sites. Integrating with rack-mounted servers in hyperscale data centers to maintain scalable and reliable storage networking. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable bandwidth and reliable connectivity for demanding storage networks. Its deployment supports the performance needs of complex workloads while allowing IT teams to maintain consistent data availability across enterprise infrastructures.