657903-002 - HP 4-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only for P10000 3par Storage System

Description

The HP 657903-002 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed to integrate with HP 3PAR storage arrays. This adapter features four Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a data transfer rate of 8Gb/s. This high bandwidth is crucial for demanding enterprise storage environments, enabling rapid data movement between servers and the 3PAR storage system. Fibre Channel technology is the standard for Storage Area Networks (SANs), providing reliable, low-latency, and high-speed connectivity. The 8Gb/s speed of each port on this adapter ensures that it can handle significant I/O loads, making it suitable for applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing where fast access to storage is critical. The multiple ports offer redundancy and increased throughput by allowing for load balancing or failover configurations. As a component for HP 3PAR systems, the 657903-002 is engineered for seamless integration and optimal performance within that ecosystem. It allows servers to connect to the 3PAR storage, enabling centralized data management, efficient storage utilization, and robust data protection features inherent to the 3PAR platform.

Condition: Refurbished