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HP AK344AS StorageWorks 81Q 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 Short Wave Host Bus Adapte...
- 1-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface
- Short Wave (SW) optical transceiver included
- Standard bracket for server installation
- High performance for enterprise storage
- Ensures robust SAN connectivity
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Product Overview
The HP AK344AS StorageWorks 81Q HBA is a single-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel adapter. It features a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface and a short wave optical transceiver, designed for high-speed, reliable connectivity to storage networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface Type | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 8Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Transceiver Type | Short Wave (SW) |
Product Description
The HP AK344AS StorageWorks 81Q HBA is a high-performance adapter designed to provide robust Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage environments. With its 8Gb/s speed, it offers significant bandwidth for demanding applications, ensuring rapid data access and transfer to and from storage area networks (SANs). The adapter utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, providing ample throughput to support intensive I/O operations and virtualization. This HBA comes equipped with a short wave (SW) optical transceiver, enabling it to connect to SAN infrastructure over standard optical fiber cabling. The inclusion of a standard bracket ensures straightforward installation into most server chassis. The 81Q HBA is engineered for reliability and performance, making it a critical component for mission-critical workloads that require consistent and fast storage access. By offering a single port of 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, the AK344AS is suitable for a wide range of server configurations and storage network designs. It is optimized to work seamlessly with HP's StorageWorks solutions and other compatible SAN components, providing a dependable link between servers and their storage resources.
