Name: HPE R2J62A SN1610E 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: R2J62A
Price: 580.08 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE R2J62A SN1610E 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with reliable high-speed performance. It fits into enterprise SAN setups where fast and stable data access is necessary, providing dual-port connectivity and efficient data handling to support demanding applications and storage needs.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	R2J62A

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	SFP28 (LC)
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	Half-height, half-length PCIe add-in card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This HPE 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is built for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs) with high bandwidth and reliability. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where rapid access to storage arrays is crucial. Designed for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure, this adapter is often found in setups requiring fast and consistent data transfers, such as virtualization, database applications, and cloud storage. Key Features Delivers 32Gb Fibre Channel speeds for improved data throughput Dual-port design enables flexible connections and redundancy Supports advanced offloads to reduce CPU load during transfers Compatible with a broad range of HPE servers and storage equipment Includes management tools for easy monitoring and configuration Typically deployed in enterprise data centers, this adapter plays a key role in maintaining smooth and fast communication between servers and storage devices. Its capabilities help ensure that demanding workloads can access data without bottlenecks or delays.

Use Cases
The HPE R2J62A SN1610E 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise SAN environments requiring robust and high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays. It is ideal for IT professionals managing data centers or virtualization workloads that demand low latency and sustained throughput for critical applications. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers to centralized storage clusters in large-scale data centers. Supporting virtualized environments where multiple VMs access shared SAN storage resources concurrently. Enabling high-performance backup and disaster recovery operations in enterprise IT infrastructures. Facilitating database servers’ direct access to high-speed Fibre Channel storage for real-time transaction processing. Integrating edge computing nodes with core SAN storage to maintain data consistency and availability. By providing reliable dual-port connectivity with optimized I/O throughput, this adapter helps sustain operational efficiency and scalability in demanding storage networks. It enables seamless data flow critical for maintaining performance in complex, high-transaction environments.