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HP AG527A StorageWorks QLE220 Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter for MSA1000
- Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
- Interface: PCI Express.
- Speed: 4Gb/s.
- Port Configuration: Typically dual-port (specific configuration may vary).
- Designed for high-performance storage connectivity.
- Compatible with HP StorageWorks MSA1000.
- Enables connection to Fibre Channel SANs.
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Product Overview
The HP AG527A StorageWorks QLE220 is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that uses the PCI Express interface. It is designed for connecting servers to storage devices, specifically mentioning compatibility with the HP MSA1000 storage system.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Data Transfer Rate | 4Gb/s |
| Port Type | Fibre Channel (LC connectors) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Standard PCI Express card |
| Compatibility | Servers with PCI Express slots, HP MSA1000 |
| Key Feature | High-speed SAN connectivity |
Product Description
The HP AG527A, part of the StorageWorks line, is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) built on the PCI Express interface. This adapter is engineered to provide robust and high-speed connectivity for servers requiring access to storage area networks (SANs). The 4Gb/s transfer rate offers a significant performance improvement over older 1Gb/s or 2Gb/s solutions, enabling faster data access and improved application responsiveness in demanding enterprise environments. This HBA is specifically noted for its compatibility with the HP StorageWorks MSA1000, a popular modular smart array storage system. This integration ensures seamless interoperability and optimized performance when connecting servers to the MSA1000. The PCI Express interface allows for direct communication with the server's motherboard, providing a high-bandwidth pathway that is essential for modern storage I/O operations. It typically features multiple ports (often dual-port) to support redundant connections to the SAN, enhancing fault tolerance and availability. By offloading Fibre Channel protocol processing from the server's CPU, the AG527A enhances overall system efficiency. This allows the server to dedicate more processing power to applications, leading to better performance. The adapter's role is critical in environments where high-speed, reliable access to shared storage is paramount, such as in virtualized data centers, database servers, and high-performance computing clusters.
