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| Product Overview |
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The HPE Q8C03A Nimble Storage 2x16GB Fibre Channel 4-Port Adapter Kit adds reliable high-speed connectivity tailored for use with Nimble Storage arrays. It fits into storage networks that demand consistent data transfer rates and low latency, helping maintain overall system performance without unnecessary complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | Q8C03A |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 4-Port (Quad) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex (Broadcom) |
| Network Topology | Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, 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, Solaris, AIX |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | PCIe Low Profile / Full Height Adapter Card |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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This HPE Q8C03A adapter kit provides dual 16GB Fibre Channel ports designed to improve connectivity to storage area networks. It is often found in data centers where Nimble Storage arrays require robust and fast communication with servers. Built for IT professionals managing enterprise storage environments, this adapter kit helps maintain efficient and reliable data throughput in multi-host setups. It’s commonly used in SAN configurations to support demanding applications and workloads. Key Features
This adapter kit is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where maintaining high availability and quick data access is critical. It plays a key role in keeping storage systems responsive under load, benefiting database, virtualization, and backup applications. |