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HP A7298A StorageWorks 2Gb/s PCI-X 64-Bit 133MHz Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Adapter Type: Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Brand: HP StorageWorks
- Speed: 2Gb/s
- Interface: PCI-X
- Bus Width: 64-bit
- Clock Speed: 133MHz
- Enables connection to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Designed for enterprise servers
- High-speed, reliable storage connectivity
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Product Overview
The HP A7298A is a StorageWorks 2Gb/s Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It features a PCI-X 64-bit interface running at 133MHz, providing high-speed connectivity for servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This HBA is designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable and fast access to storage.
Technical Information
| Adapter Type | Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Brand | HP StorageWorks |
| Speed | 2Gb/s |
| Interface | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Clock Speed | 133MHz |
| Model | A7298A |
Product Description
The HP A7298A StorageWorks Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a high-performance networking component designed to connect servers to a Storage Area Network (SAN) using Fibre Channel technology. Operating at a speed of 2Gb/s, this adapter provides the necessary bandwidth for efficient data transfer between the server and its storage resources. The adapter utilizes a 64-bit PCI-X interface, clocked at 133MHz, which was a standard for high-performance I/O in enterprise servers of its era, ensuring robust connectivity and low latency. This HBA is crucial for environments that rely on centralized storage, such as those employing SANs for shared access to disk arrays, tape libraries, and other storage devices. By offloading storage traffic from the main server network, HBAs like the A7298A improve overall system performance and allow for greater scalability. The Fibre Channel protocol is known for its reliability, error checking, and lossless data transmission, making it ideal for mission-critical applications where data integrity is paramount. The HP A7298A is built for enterprise-grade reliability and performance, making it suitable for demanding workloads in data centers, including database operations, virtualization, and high-transaction environments. Its 64-bit PCI-X interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of enterprise servers that feature this bus type. This adapter represents a key piece of infrastructure for building and maintaining efficient and resilient storage networks.
