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HP 488081-001 QMH4062 Dual Channel 1GB ISCSI Mezzanine HBA for C-Class Blade
- Dual-channel 1Gb iSCSI connectivity
- Mezzanine form factor for C-Class BladeSystem
- Enables SAN access over Ethernet
- Supports iSCSI initiator functionality
- Designed for enterprise storage solutions
- Provides high-speed data transfer for storage traffic
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Product Overview
The HP 488081-001 QMH4062 is a dual-channel 1Gb iSCSI mezzanine Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for HP's C-Class BladeSystem servers. It provides high-performance iSCSI connectivity, enabling efficient storage area network (SAN) access over standard Ethernet infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | iSCSI Mezzanine HBA |
| Part Number | 488081-001 |
| Model | QMH4062 |
| Channels | Dual |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 1Gb |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine |
| Compatibility | HP C-Class BladeSystem |
Product Description
The HP 488081-001, also known as the QMH4062, is a specialized network interface card engineered to bring iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) capabilities directly into HP's C-Class BladeSystem servers. This mezzanine form factor card plugs directly into the blade server's motherboard, optimizing space and connectivity within the dense blade environment. Its dual 1Gb ports ensure redundancy and increased throughput for storage traffic, making it a robust solution for environments requiring direct access to storage area networks. Leveraging the iSCSI protocol, this HBA allows block-level storage access over standard Ethernet networks. This eliminates the need for dedicated Fibre Channel infrastructure in many scenarios, offering a cost-effective and flexible approach to storage consolidation. The QMH4062 acts as an iSCSI initiator, enabling the blade server to discover, connect to, and manage storage devices as if they were locally attached. This adapter is crucial for businesses looking to build scalable and efficient storage solutions with their HP C-Class BladeSystem. It facilitates high-performance data access for applications, databases, and virtualization environments, contributing to overall server and storage performance. The dual-channel design enhances reliability and provides a pathway for load balancing or failover, ensuring continuous access to critical data.
