HP AK344AHP StorageWorks 81Q 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 Short Wave Host Bus Adapt...

SKU AK344AHP

Brand HP

8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
1-Port configuration
PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface
Short Wave (SW) optics
Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Connects servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
High-performance storage connectivity

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Key specifications

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Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
Port Count: 1-Port
Fibre Channel Speed: 8Gb/s
Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Optics: Short Wave (SW)

Product details

The HP AK344AHP is an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring a single port. It utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, providing high-speed connectivity to storage area networks (SANs). This short wave adapter is designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable and fast access to storage resources.

Technical Information

Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Port Count	1-Port
Fibre Channel Speed	8Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Type	Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Optics	Short Wave (SW)

Description

The HP AK344AHP, also known as the StorageWorks 81Q, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate robust connectivity between servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs). It operates at a data transfer rate of 8 Gigabits per second (Gb/s) per port, ensuring rapid access to storage resources critical for demanding enterprise applications. The adapter features a single Fibre Channel port, utilizing short wave optics for its physical connection. Connectivity to the server is established via a PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8 interface. This interface provides ample bandwidth to support the 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput for storage I/O operations. The PCIe 2.0 standard offers a significant improvement over previous generations, making it well-suited for high-demand storage environments where performance is paramount. This HBA is an essential component for building scalable and reliable storage infrastructures. It enables servers to connect to shared storage arrays, facilitating data consolidation, high availability, and efficient data management. The HP AK344AHP is engineered for enterprise-grade reliability, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing the risk of data access interruptions in mission-critical environments.

Condition: Refurbished