HP AK344-63001-LP StorageWorks 81Q 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 Short Wave Host Bus...

SKU AK344-63001-LP

Brand HP

Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Port: 1 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
Designed for SAN connectivity
Supports short wave optics (SFP)
Enables high-speed access to storage
Low Profile (LP) bracket included

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Model: AK344-63001-LP
Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Ports: 1 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
Brand: HP StorageWorks
Form Factor: Low Profile

Product details

The HP AK344-63001-LP is a single-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It connects servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs) via a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface.

Technical Information

Model	AK344-63001-LP
Type	Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Ports	1 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel

Additional Specifications

Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Brand	HP StorageWorks
Form Factor	Low Profile

Description

The HP AK344-63001-LP, part of the StorageWorks family, is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter provides a single 8Gb/s Fibre Channel port, enabling high-speed and reliable data transfer between the server and its storage resources. The 8Gb/s speed ensures low latency and high throughput, which are critical for demanding storage applications and virtualized environments. Featuring a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, this HBA offers substantial bandwidth to support the full speed of the Fibre Channel connection. The PCIe 2.0 standard provides a significant improvement in data transfer rates over previous generations, ensuring that the HBA can operate at its maximum potential without becoming a bottleneck. The x8 lane configuration further enhances its capability to handle intensive I/O operations. This specific model is designed for short wave optics, typically utilizing an SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver, allowing for connectivity over longer distances within a data center. The 'LP' designation indicates that it is a Low Profile card, making it suitable for installation in smaller server chassis that may not accommodate full-height expansion cards. It is an essential component for building robust and scalable storage infrastructures.

Condition: Refurbished