Name: Q0L12A HPE 32GB Dual Port 32Gbps Fibre Channel HBA StoreFabric SN1600E
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q0L12A
Price: 316.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE StoreFabric SN1600E adapter delivers dual 32GB Fibre Channel ports designed to boost storage network performance. It fits well within enterprise SAN environments, offering a solid connection between servers and storage systems to ensure fast, reliable data transfer.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	Q0L12A

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
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 PCIe add-in card
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 StoreFabric SN1600E is a dual-port 32GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to provide reliable and high-performance storage connectivity. It's built for data centers and enterprise environments where fast and consistent access to storage resources is essential. Often found in SAN (Storage Area Network) setups, this adapter serves IT professionals and system administrators who manage storage infrastructure, helping to optimize data flows between servers and storage arrays. Key Features Dual 32Gbps Fibre Channel ports to maximize data throughput Support for PCIe 3.0 interface ensuring broad compatibility Low latency performance for critical storage applications Advanced error handling and diagnostics for increased reliability Designed to work seamlessly with HPE ProLiant and Synergy servers This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise storage environments, especially where high bandwidth and low latency are needed to handle demanding workloads. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient data access and storage management.

Use Cases
The HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32GB Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed for deployment in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity. It is particularly suited for IT environments managing large storage clusters and virtualization workloads that demand efficient SAN performance. How It's Used: Facilitating high-speed data transfers between servers and SAN storage in enterprise data centers to optimize application responsiveness. Supporting virtualization environments with dense server deployments that require reliable and scalable storage access. Enabling efficient storage connectivity in rack-mounted server configurations for mission-critical database applications. Integrating with storage clusters in cloud service provider infrastructures to maintain throughput and reduce bottlenecks. Providing robust Fibre Channel connectivity in remote office data hubs that host consolidated storage resources. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent, high-bandwidth storage access, which supports scalability in growing SAN infrastructures. Its compatibility with diverse HPE servers ensures flexible deployment options aligned with evolving enterprise IT demands.