455088-001 - HP StorageWorks 4-Channel Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only

Description

The HP 455088-001 is a 4-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate high-speed connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Each of the four ports operates at 4Gb/s, providing significant bandwidth for data transfer. This HBA is crucial for enterprise environments that rely on SANs for centralized, high-performance storage solutions. By enabling servers to communicate directly with storage devices over a Fibre Channel fabric, this adapter enhances data access speeds and reliability. It offloads storage-related processing from the server's CPU, allowing the server to focus on application performance. The multi-port design offers redundancy and increased throughput, essential for mission-critical applications and demanding workloads. This specific model, HP 455088-001, is engineered for compatibility with HP servers and a wide range of Fibre Channel storage systems. It plays a vital role in modern data center infrastructure, ensuring efficient and robust access to storage resources. The 4Gb/s speed per port signifies its capability to handle substantial data traffic, making it a valuable component for storage-intensive environments.

Condition: Refurbished