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HP 355897-001 2-Ports FC 2GB/s Mezzanine Adapter for ProLiant Bl30p Bl35p Blade Server
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Speed: 2Gb/s per port
- Number of Ports: 2
- Form Factor: Mezzanine Adapter
- Designed for HP ProLiant Blade Servers (BL30p, BL35p)
- Enables SAN connectivity for blade systems
- Dual-port redundancy and performance
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Product Overview
The HP 355897-001 is a 2-port 2Gb/s Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter specifically designed for HP ProLiant Blade servers, such as the BL30p and BL35p. It provides high-speed connectivity to Fibre Channel storage networks for blade server environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 2Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine |
| Compatibility | HP ProLiant BL30p, BL35p |
Product Description
The HP 355897-001 is a specialized Fibre Channel adapter engineered to integrate seamlessly into HP ProLiant blade server chassis, specifically models like the BL30p and BL35p. This mezzanine card provides two independent 2Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, enabling blade servers to connect to external storage area networks (SANs). The dual-port design offers the flexibility for redundant connections, enhancing data availability and providing load balancing capabilities for storage traffic. Operating at 2Gb/s per port, this adapter delivers sufficient bandwidth for many enterprise storage applications, particularly in environments where consolidated storage access is paramount. Its mezzanine form factor is designed to fit directly into the blade server's motherboard, optimizing space within the dense blade chassis and ensuring efficient power and data pathways. This integration is critical for maintaining the high-density computing capabilities of blade server systems. This adapter is a key component for organizations utilizing HP blade server infrastructure that require robust connectivity to Fibre Channel SANs. It allows blade servers to access shared storage resources, supporting critical business applications, databases, and virtualization platforms. Proper driver installation and SAN configuration are necessary for its operation within the server environment.
