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HP A6255A 2Gb/s Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Controller
- 2Gb/s Fibre Channel Controller.
- PCI-X interface (typically).
- Enables high-speed storage connectivity.
- Designed for Storage Area Networks (SANs).
- Supports direct-attached storage (DAS).
- Provides reliable and efficient data transfer.
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Product Overview
The HP A6255A is a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel controller card. It provides high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) and direct-attached storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Controller |
| Speed | 2Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI-X (common) |
| Application | SAN Connectivity |
Product Description
The HP A6255A is a high-performance Fibre Channel controller designed to facilitate robust and rapid data transfer between servers and storage devices. Operating at a speed of 2 Gigabits per second (Gb/s), this card is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise storage environments, particularly those utilizing Storage Area Networks (SANs). It provides a dedicated, high-bandwidth pathway for storage traffic, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput. Typically utilizing a PCI-X interface, the A6255A ensures broad compatibility with many server platforms that feature these expansion slots. The Fibre Channel technology offers advantages such as lossless data transmission, advanced error detection, and support for long-distance connectivity, making it ideal for mission-critical applications where data integrity and availability are paramount. This controller is essential for connecting servers to SAN fabric switches or directly to Fibre Channel disk arrays. This controller card plays a critical role in modern data center infrastructure by enabling efficient access to shared storage resources. Its 2Gb/s capability, while not the fastest by today's standards, was a significant performance level for its time and remains suitable for many applications. The HP A6255A is a reliable component for building or expanding storage solutions that require high-speed, dedicated connectivity.
