161290-001 - HP 1GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter

Description

The HP 161290-001 is a crucial component for establishing high-performance connections within a Storage Area Network (SAN). As a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA), it acts as an interface between a server's PCI Express bus and the Fibre Channel network, facilitating direct, high-speed access to storage devices. This particular model operates at 1Gb/s, providing a robust data transfer rate suitable for many enterprise storage applications that require reliable and efficient data movement. Designed with enterprise environments in mind, this HBA leverages the PCI Express interface, offering advantages in bandwidth and scalability over older PCI standards. It supports 64-bit addressing and operates on a 66MHz bus, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of server platforms. The 1Gb/s Fibre Channel speed is a standard for many SAN implementations, offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness for connecting servers to storage arrays. This HP HBA is essential for IT administrators looking to build or expand their SAN infrastructure. It ensures that servers can communicate effectively with storage systems, enabling features like centralized data management, high availability, and disaster recovery. The reliability and performance characteristics of Fibre Channel technology, combined with HP's quality engineering, make the 161290-001 a dependable choice for mission-critical storage connectivity.

Condition: Refurbished