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HP AK344B StorageWorks 81Q 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 Short Wave Host Bus Adapter...
- 1-Port Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface
- Short Wave (SW) optics
- Designed for HP StorageWorks environments
- Supports Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP)
- Low latency for demanding storage applications
- Enhances server access to SAN storage
- Low profile form factor
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Product Overview
The HP AK344B StorageWorks 81Q is a single-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for PCI Express 2.0 x8 interfaces. It offers reliable and high-speed connectivity for servers to SANs.
Technical Information
| Port Count | 1 |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 8Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Optics Type | Short Wave (SW) |
| Product Line | StorageWorks 81Q |
| Form Factor | Short |
Product Description
The HP AK344B StorageWorks 81Q Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance, single-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA designed for enterprise servers. It utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface to provide a robust and high-bandwidth connection to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter is equipped with short wave optics, making it suitable for medium-distance connectivity within a data center environment, ensuring reliable and efficient data transfer. This HBA is part of HP's StorageWorks family, signifying its compatibility and optimized performance within HP server and storage ecosystems. The 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed is crucial for applications requiring fast access to storage, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The PCIe 2.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth to support the full speed of the Fibre Channel port, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing I/O performance. Designed with a short form factor, the AK344B is ideal for deployment in dense server environments or systems with limited internal space. It supports standard Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring seamless integration into existing SAN infrastructures. The HP AK344B offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for enhancing server connectivity to SANs, providing the performance and availability needed for critical business operations.
