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AK344 - HP StorageWorks Single-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s 81Q PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter
- Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Port Configuration: 1-Port
- Speed: 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Short Wave optics included
- Designed for SAN connectivity
- Enhances server access to storage arrays
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Ports
- 1-Port
- Speed
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Interface
- PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Brand
- HP
- Model
- StorageWorks 81Q
Product details
The HP AK344 StorageWorks 81Q is a single-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It connects servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs) and utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface.
Technical Information
| Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Ports | 1-Port |
| Speed | 8Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | HP |
| Model | StorageWorks 81Q |
| Part Number | AK344 |
Description
The HP AK344 StorageWorks 81Q is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity between servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter features a single 8Gb/s Fibre Channel port, enabling high-speed data transfer for demanding storage applications. The inclusion of short wave optics ensures compatibility with standard Fibre Channel infrastructure over shorter distances. Utilizing the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, the AK344 offers ample bandwidth to support the 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput. This makes it an ideal solution for environments requiring reliable and fast access to shared storage resources, such as enterprise data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. As part of HP's StorageWorks line, the 81Q HBA is built for enterprise-grade reliability and performance. It allows servers to seamlessly integrate into a SAN, providing centralized storage management, data redundancy, and improved storage utilization. The adapter is designed for easy installation and configuration within compatible HP and third-party server systems.
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