HP 489192-001 Single Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s HBA for StorageWorks 81E

Product Description

The HP 489192-001 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically engineered to facilitate robust and rapid connectivity within Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring a single port, this adapter operates at a blazing 8Gb/s, enabling substantial data throughput essential for demanding enterprise storage applications. Its design is tightly integrated with HP's StorageWorks 81E platform, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance when deployed in conjunction with compatible HP storage solutions. Fibre Channel technology is the de facto standard for high-speed, reliable, and low-latency data transfer in enterprise SAN environments. The 8Gb/s speed offered by this HBA allows servers to communicate with storage devices at speeds that minimize bottlenecks, crucial for applications such as large databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing. The single-port design is often chosen for cost-effectiveness or when redundancy is managed at a higher level (e.g., through multiple HBAs in a server or redundant SAN fabric). This adapter is a key component for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN infrastructure, providing a direct and efficient pathway to shared storage resources. Its compatibility with the HP StorageWorks 81E signifies its role within HP's broader storage ecosystem, ensuring that servers can seamlessly access and manage data stored on HP arrays or other Fibre Channel-attached devices. The reliability and performance characteristics of Fibre Channel, combined with the specific integration for HP systems, make this HBA a critical piece of hardware for maintaining data availability and performance.