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HP A7538-60001 1-Port Fibre Channel 2Gb/s PCI-X 64-Bit 133MHz Host Bus Adapter
- 1-Port Fibre Channel
- 2Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- PCI-X interface
- 64-bit bus width
- 133MHz clock speed
- Supports Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs)
- Provides connectivity for servers to SANs
- Hot-pluggable (depending on server)
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Product Overview
The HP A7538-60001 is a single-port Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides 2Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity. It utilizes a PCI-X interface, specifically a 64-bit bus running at 133MHz, for high-speed communication with storage networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Ports | 1 x Fibre Channel |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 2Gb/s |
| Interface | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Width | 64-Bit |
| Clock Speed | 133MHz |
| Connector Type | LC (typically for optical transceivers) |
Product Description
The HP A7538-60001 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter features a single port capable of operating at 2Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, providing a robust and reliable link for accessing storage resources. It utilizes the PCI-X interface, specifically a 64-bit bus operating at a 133MHz clock speed. This older, but still high-performance, interface was common in enterprise servers of its era and offers significant bandwidth for storage traffic, ensuring that the HBA is not a bottleneck for the SAN connection. This HBA is crucial for environments that rely on Fibre Channel SANs for their storage infrastructure. It enables servers to efficiently communicate with storage arrays, facilitating high-speed data transfers for applications, databases, and virtualization platforms. The A7538-60001 represents a reliable connectivity solution for legacy server hardware requiring Fibre Channel access.
