HP 283384-002 StorageWorks 2-Ports FC 2GB/s PCIeX Low Profile HBA

Product Description

The HP 283384-002, a component of the HP StorageWorks family, is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to deliver high-speed and reliable connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This HBA features two independent 2Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, enabling servers to connect to SAN storage with enhanced bandwidth and redundancy. The dual-port design is crucial for high-availability configurations, as it allows for failover to a secondary path if the primary connection or SAN fabric experiences an issue, ensuring continuous data access for critical applications. This adapter utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) interface, which offers significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency compared to older PCI or PCI-X interfaces. The PCIe x4 interface ensures that the HBA can efficiently handle the data throughput required by 2Gb/s Fibre Channel connections, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads. The Low Profile (LP) form factor allows this HBA to be installed in a variety of server types, including dense rack-mount servers where space is often at a premium. Its compatibility with standard Fibre Channel protocols ensures interoperability with a wide range of SAN switches and storage arrays. The HP 283384-002 is engineered for performance and reliability in enterprise environments. It serves as a vital link between servers and their storage resources, facilitating efficient data transfer for applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. By providing robust, high-speed, and redundant access to SAN storage, this HBA helps organizations maintain data integrity, improve application performance, and ensure business continuity. It is a key component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures.