HP 0K54X2-HP 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter for PowerEdge R420

Description

The HP 0K54X2-HP is a single-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Similar to the 33F8C-HP, this adapter is specified for compatibility with the Dell PowerEdge R420 server, despite the 'HP' designation in the title. This suggests it's either an HP-branded part used in Dell servers or a compatible third-party adapter. The 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed offers robust performance for accessing storage resources in enterprise environments. This HBA utilizes a PCI Express interface, ensuring efficient data transfer between the server and the SAN. The single-port configuration is suitable for various deployment scenarios, providing a dedicated link to storage. It is essential for applications that require high-speed, low-latency access to block-level storage, such as databases, virtualization hosts, and critical business applications. The 0K54X2 part number uniquely identifies this adapter. Its role is to facilitate communication between the Dell PowerEdge R420 server and the SAN infrastructure, enabling centralized storage management, data protection, and enhanced application performance. This adapter is a key component for servers needing to connect to Fibre Channel storage.

Condition: Refurbished