Name: QK714C HP StoreFabric SN8000B 16Gb 48-Port Fibre Channel Blade
Brand: HP
SKU: QK714C
Price: 504.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK714C - HP StoreFabric SN8000B is a 16Gb Fibre Channel blade that integrates into blade server chassis to provide high-density, high-speed SAN connectivity. It fits within enterprise storage setups where delivering fast, stable data flow between servers and storage devices is critical.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Brocade (Broadcom)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, 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
Form Factor	Blade (c-Class interconnect module)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The QK714C - HP StoreFabric SN8000B is a Fibre Channel blade designed to deliver robust storage connectivity within blade server chassis. It commonly fits into enterprise data centers or storage clusters where fast and reliable SAN access is essential. IT teams and storage administrators often rely on this blade to enhance storage networking performance and scalability. Key Features High port density with 48 Fibre Channel ports for versatile device attachment 16Gb speed ensures improved data transfer rates and reduced bottlenecks Compact blade form factor fits into compatible server chassis to save rack space Engineered for low latency to support demanding storage workloads Supports standard Fibre Channel protocols for broad interoperability This blade plays a vital role in facilitating efficient, high-throughput connectivity in SAN environments. Its reliability and performance make it a foundational component for maintaining robust storage infrastructure without compromising on speed or scalability.

Use Cases
The QK714C blade is designed for enterprise storage networking environments requiring high-speed, high-density Fibre Channel connectivity. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays to SAN switches in data centers Enabling high-speed data transfer for virtualization platforms Facilitating backup and disaster recovery operations with fast storage access Supporting large-scale database and transactional applications with low latency Integrating into modular HP StoreFabric SAN switch chassis for scalable expansion This blade is essential for organizations aiming to optimize their storage infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability.