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HP AG527AR StorageWorks QLE220 FC 4Gb/s PCIe HBA for MSA1000
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) speed
- PCI Express (PCIe) Interface
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA) functionality
- Designed for SAN connectivity
- Compatible with HP MSA1000 storage
- Enables high-speed access to storage devices
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Product Overview
The HP AG527AR StorageWorks QLE220 is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It is designed for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs), specifically compatible with the HP MSA1000 storage system.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Compatibility | HP MSA1000 |
Product Description
The HP AG527AR, part of the StorageWorks family and featuring the QLE220 controller, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for enterprise storage solutions. It operates on the Fibre Channel (FC) protocol at a speed of 4 Gigabits per second (Gb/s), providing a robust and high-throughput connection between servers and storage devices. This HBA utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) interface, which offers a significant bandwidth advantage over older PCI interfaces, ensuring that the adapter can handle the demands of high-speed storage traffic. Its primary function is to enable servers to access storage resources located on a Storage Area Network (SAN), such as the HP MSA1000, with low latency and high reliability. By offloading storage-related tasks from the server's CPU, the QLE220 HBA improves overall system performance and efficiency. It is a critical component for environments requiring fast and dependable access to large volumes of data, such as in database applications, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
