HP 384068-001 2Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The HP 384068-001 is a single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that connects servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs) at a speed of 2 Gigabits per second (Gb/s). This adapter is designed to leverage the performance advantages of the PCI Express (PCIe) interface, offering higher bandwidth and lower latency compared to older bus technologies like PCI or PCI-X. The PCIe x4 interface ensures that the HBA can efficiently handle the data flow required for 2Gb/s Fibre Channel operations, making it a suitable choice for enterprise servers that require fast and reliable access to shared storage resources. This HBA features a single Fibre Channel port, which is compliant with the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP). This single-port configuration is often used in servers where redundancy is managed at other levels or for cost-sensitive deployments. The adapter's primary function is to provide a high-speed, dedicated pathway between the server's CPU and the SAN, enabling efficient data transfer for demanding applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Its design prioritizes reliability, ensuring consistent data access for mission-critical operations. The HP 384068-001 comes in a Low Profile (LP) form factor, which allows it to be installed in a variety of server chassis, including compact rack-mount servers. This versatility in deployment makes it a practical choice for many enterprise environments. By providing a robust and high-performance connection to Fibre Channel SANs, this HBA plays a critical role in modern storage architectures, supporting the need for scalable, efficient, and dependable data storage solutions.