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| Product Overview |
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The HPE Q8C66B Nimble Storage 2x16GB Fibre Channel 4-Port Adapter Field Upgrade delivers high-speed storage connectivity by adding four 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports to Nimble Storage arrays. It fits into existing enterprise setups to strengthen data access and network reliability without requiring extensive system changes. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | Q8C66B |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 4-Port (Quad) |
| Bus Interface | Mezzanine (LOM) |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic |
| Network Topology | Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, 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 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus |
| Product Description |
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This HPE Q8C66B Nimble Storage Fibre Channel adapter enhances storage network performance by providing dual 16GB ports with a total of four Fibre Channel connections. It is commonly used in enterprise storage environments where fast, reliable data access is critical. Built for Nimble Storage systems, this adapter is often found in data centers and IT infrastructures managing large volumes of data. Storage administrators and IT professionals benefit from its robust connectivity and seamless upgrade process. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed within enterprise storage arrays to boost connectivity and ensure consistent performance. It plays a key role in environments that demand dependable and scalable storage networking. |