HP 81-00000053-08-10 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Controller

Product Description

The HP 81-00000053-08-10 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers directly to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Operating at a robust 8Gb/s per port, this controller ensures rapid and reliable data transfer, making it an essential component for enterprise environments that rely on fast access to shared storage resources. The adapter utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) interface, providing a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, which is critical for minimizing latency and maximizing I/O performance for demanding applications. This specific model features a dual-port configuration, offering significant advantages in terms of both redundancy and performance. By providing two independent Fibre Channel connections, the HBA allows for multipathing configurations, where data can be accessed through multiple paths to the storage array. This enhances fault tolerance, as the server can continue to access storage even if one path fails. Furthermore, dual ports can be utilized to aggregate bandwidth, effectively doubling the potential data throughput between the server and the SAN, which is beneficial for high-performance computing, large databases, and virtualization environments. The 81-00000053-08-10 is built to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise-class computing. Its design focuses on delivering low latency and high throughput, ensuring that applications experience minimal delays when accessing storage. Compatibility with a broad spectrum of SAN switches and storage arrays from various vendors ensures seamless integration into existing or new storage infrastructures. This HBA is a key enabler for businesses seeking to optimize their storage performance, enhance data availability, and ensure the integrity of their critical data.