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AH871A - HP StorageWorks 1-Port 4GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter
- 1-Port Fibre Channel connectivity.
- Operates at a speed of 4GB/s.
- Enables server connection to Fibre Channel SANs.
- Provides high-speed and reliable storage access.
- Designed for enterprise storage environments.
- Supports advanced SAN features and protocols.
- Offers increased bandwidth compared to 2GB/s adapters.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Port Count
- 1
- Speed
- 4 Gb/s
- Form Factor
- PCIe
- Connector Type
- LC (typically)
Product details
The HP AH871A is a 1-Port 4GB/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It connects servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), offering enhanced performance and bandwidth for demanding enterprise storage applications. This adapter is designed for environments requiring high-speed, reliable, and scalable storage connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Port Count | 1 |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 4 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | PCIe |
| Connector Type | LC (typically) |
Description
The HP AH871A is a high-performance 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Operating at a data transfer rate of 4 Gigabits per second (4GB/s), this adapter significantly enhances storage I/O performance, making it suitable for demanding enterprise applications such as large databases, high-transaction environments, and intensive virtualization platforms. The increased bandwidth compared to previous generations of Fibre Channel adapters allows for faster data access, reduced latency, and improved overall application responsiveness. This HBA utilizes a PCI Express (PCIe) interface for integration into server systems, providing a robust and high-bandwidth connection. Its single-port design offers a dedicated and reliable link to the SAN, ensuring consistent data flow and minimizing bottlenecks in storage access. The AH871A is engineered to support advanced Fibre Channel features and protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of SAN switches and storage arrays, and facilitating the implementation of scalable and resilient storage infrastructures. By providing a high-speed, low-latency connection to shared storage resources, the HP AH871A enables organizations to maximize the efficiency of their storage investments and support the growing demands of their IT operations. It is a critical component for businesses that rely on fast, dependable access to large volumes of data and require a robust foundation for their storage area networks.
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