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HP A8003B FC2242SR 4Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- 4Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
- Dual-port design for redundancy and increased bandwidth.
- PCIe interface for server integration.
- Enables connection to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs).
- Provides high-speed data access to storage devices.
- Supports reliable and efficient data transfer for mission-critical applications.
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Product Overview
The HP A8003B FC2242SR is a 4Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with two ports, designed for PCIe interfaces. It enables servers to connect to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), providing high-speed and reliable data access for storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 4 Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Connector Type | LC (typically for SFP modules) |
| Compatibility | Fibre Channel SANs |
Product Description
The HP A8003B FC2242SR is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that serves as a critical interface between servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). With its dual-port configuration, it offers both redundancy and the potential for increased throughput, ensuring that servers can maintain consistent and reliable access to storage resources. Each port operates at a native speed of 4Gbps, providing substantial bandwidth for demanding storage I/O operations. Designed to plug into a PCIe slot on the server motherboard, the FC2242SR integrates seamlessly into a wide range of server platforms. This HBA is essential for environments that rely on SANs for centralized storage management, data protection, and high availability. It allows servers to communicate directly with storage arrays, disk shelves, and tape libraries over the Fibre Channel protocol, which is optimized for block-level storage access. The A8003B is particularly suited for mission-critical applications where data integrity and performance are paramount. By offloading storage traffic from the server's main CPU and network interfaces, the HBA improves overall server performance and responsiveness. Its robust design and HP's reputation for quality ensure a reliable connection to the SAN, making it a foundational component for many enterprise storage solutions.
