Name: SN1100E-2P HPE 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: SN1100E-2P
Price: 47.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The SN1100E-2P HPE StoreFabric Host Bus Adapter provides dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports designed for connecting servers to storage networks with high bandwidth needs. It fits well within HPE storage ecosystems and helps ensure efficient, reliable data flow in SAN setups.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	SN1100E-2P

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (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	Low Profile (Half Height) / Full Height (Standard)
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
The SN1100E-2P HPE StoreFabric Host Bus Adapter delivers fast and reliable Fibre Channel connections ideal for storage area networks. It is built for data centers and enterprise environments where robust storage access is critical. Often found in server setups requiring rapid data transfer to SAN arrays, this adapter helps maintain seamless storage communication. IT administrators and storage professionals benefit from its dual-port design, offering failover capabilities and enhanced throughput. Key Features Provides dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for flexible connectivity Compatible with a range of HPE servers and storage solutions Integration with common SAN management tools simplifies administration Supports both forward and backward compatibility with earlier Fibre Channel speeds Reduces latency and improves data transfer efficiency in storage networks This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise server rooms and data centers where consistent, high-speed storage access is essential. It plays a key role in maintaining data integrity and performance across SAN environments without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The HPE SN1100E-2P StoreFabric 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is typically implemented in enterprise data centers and storage-intensive environments where robust connectivity to SANs (Storage Area Networks) is critical. It serves organizations requiring low-latency, high-throughput storage access such as virtualization hosts, database servers, and high-performance computing nodes. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization clusters in enterprise IT environments to centralized Fibre Channel storage arrays for efficient resource sharing. Facilitating high-speed data transfers between database servers and SAN storage in financial services data centers. Integrating storage nodes within rack deployments in cloud service providers to support scalable block storage access. Supporting backup and disaster recovery infrastructures by providing redundant 16Gb Fibre Channel paths in remote office storage deployments. Enabling storage clusters in research institutions to handle large datasets with consistent low-latency connectivity. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering resilient, high-bandwidth connections essential for demanding storage workflows. Its compatibility with multiple operating systems and HPE StoreFabric environments allows seamless scaling and simplified management in heterogeneous IT landscapes.