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AK087A - HP Emulex 3po Lightpulse Dualport Card
- 3-port Fibre Channel HBA
- Emulex LightPulse technology
- Designed for SAN environments
- High-speed data transfer
- Provides redundancy and increased bandwidth
- PCI Express interface
- Supports enterprise-class storage connectivity
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Key specifications
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- AK087A
- Brand
- HP
- Technology
- Emulex LightPulse
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Number of Ports
- 3
- Bus Type
- PCI Express (PCIe)
Product details
The HP AK087A is an Emulex 3-port LightPulse Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It is designed for high-performance storage area networks (SANs), providing reliable and fast connectivity between servers and storage devices. This card features three Fibre Channel ports for increased redundancy and bandwidth.
Technical Information
| Model | AK087A |
| Brand | HP |
| Technology | Emulex LightPulse |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Bus Type | PCI Express (PCIe) |
Description
The HP AK087A, utilizing Emulex's LightPulse technology, is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed for demanding Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. This adapter provides servers with robust and high-speed connectivity to Fibre Channel storage arrays, ensuring efficient data access and transfer. The inclusion of three Fibre Channel ports is a significant advantage, offering enhanced redundancy through multipathing configurations and the potential for increased aggregate bandwidth by utilizing multiple paths simultaneously. Engineered for enterprise-class performance, the AK087A supports advanced features that optimize SAN performance and reliability. Its PCI Express interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput for critical storage operations. The Emulex LightPulse architecture is known for its efficiency and reliability, making this HBA a solid choice for mission-critical applications where data availability and performance are paramount. This HBA is an integral component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures. It enables servers to connect to complex SAN topologies, supporting features like failover and load balancing to ensure continuous data access. The HP AK087A represents a reliable and powerful solution for organizations looking to enhance their storage connectivity and performance.
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