Name: QOL13-63001 HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: QOL13-63001
Price: 74.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter acts as a bridge between servers and storage networks, providing a high-speed Fibre Channel connection. It fits into environments where reliable and quick data transfer is essential, such as enterprise SANs, ensuring smooth communication with storage arrays without excessive CPU load.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	QOL13-63001

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
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	PCIe Add-in Card (Low Profile)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE StoreFabric SN1200E is built for connecting servers to storage area networks using Fibre Channel technology. It offers a 16Gb single-port connection that delivers fast and reliable data transfer suited for demanding storage workloads. Commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments, this adapter is ideal for system administrators and IT professionals managing SANs who require efficient and stable storage connectivity. Key Features Provides a dedicated 16Gb Fibre Channel port for server-to-storage communication Supports advanced error recovery and data integrity mechanisms Designed to reduce CPU overhead with offloading capabilities Compatible with multiple operating systems and HPE storage arrays Enables seamless integration into existing HPE StoreFabric infrastructure This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers connecting servers to SAN storage arrays. Its reliable performance helps maintain consistent access to storage resources, supporting applications that depend on fast and stable data access without interruptions.

Use Cases
The HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed for data centers and enterprise IT environments requiring dependable, high-speed connectivity between servers and SAN storage arrays. It is particularly suited for workloads that demand low latency and high throughput, such as virtualization platforms and database applications. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers to Fibre Channel SANs for efficient VM storage access. Supporting high-performance database servers where consistent low-latency storage communication is critical. Integrating rack-mount servers in storage clusters requiring scalable, robust Fibre Channel links. Deploying in mid-sized enterprise storage networks to optimize backup and recovery operations. Facilitating high-throughput data transfers in edge computing sites with SAN connectivity demands. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by offloading storage networking tasks from server CPUs while maintaining scalable, high-bandwidth connections. Its compatibility with HPE StoreFabric environments ensures seamless integration, supporting growing storage requirements in complex IT infrastructures.