Name: HP QLE2742-HP StoreFabric SN1600Q 32GB 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: QLE2742-HP
Price: 639.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP QLE2742-HP StoreFabric SN1600Q is a 32Gbps dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that connects servers to storage networks, primarily used in enterprise data centers. It offers reliable, high-speed connectivity tailored for integration with HP's StoreFabric SN1600Q systems, enabling smooth communication between servers and storage devices.

General Information
Brand	HP

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	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom (QLogic) QLE2742
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 (Half Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The HP QLE2742-HP StoreFabric SN1600Q is a 32GB dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to link servers with storage networks. This adapter offers fast and reliable data transfer, commonly used in enterprise data centers where high throughput and low latency are critical. Built for integration with HP StoreFabric SN1600Q platforms, it suits environments that require robust storage networking, such as virtualization setups, database servers, and large-scale storage arrays. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this adapter to maintain smooth, uninterrupted access to storage resources. Key Features Delivers 32Gbps speed for accelerated data movement Dual-port configuration increases availability and flexibility Compatible with major storage networking standards and protocols Low latency performance supports demanding workloads Designed to work seamlessly with HP StoreFabric infrastructures This host bus adapter is typically found in medium to large data centers, connecting servers to SANs for efficient storage management and scalability. It helps organizations maintain consistent data flow and supports high-demand applications without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The HP QLE2742-HP StoreFabric SN1600Q is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers requiring robust, high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays. It is ideal for IT environments that demand low latency and consistent data transfer rates, particularly where HP StoreFabric infrastructure is deployed to manage large-scale storage networks. How It's Used: Integrating virtualization hosts with Fibre Channel storage in enterprise data centers to ensure high throughput and minimal downtime. Deploying in rack-mounted servers within storage clusters for financial and healthcare organizations that require rapid access to large datasets. Supporting high-performance computing workloads that rely on fast, reliable storage connections in research institutions. Facilitating disaster recovery sites by providing redundant dual-port connectivity for continuous data replication. Enhancing storage area network (SAN) environments in multi-tenant data centers by enabling scalable and resilient storage access. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-bandwidth connectivity and redundancy, which supports scalability in growing enterprise environments. Its integration with HP StoreFabric systems ensures optimized performance and ease of management for complex storage networks.