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