AK344SB - HP 81q Single Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter with Low Profile Bracket

Description

The HP AK344SB, part of the StorageWorks 81Q series, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity. Equipped with a single port and utilizing the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, this adapter is engineered to deliver substantial bandwidth and low latency, making it ideal for demanding enterprise storage environments. The 8Gb/s speed significantly enhances data transfer rates compared to previous generations, enabling faster access to storage resources and improving application performance. This HBA is designed to seamlessly integrate servers into Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface offers a high-speed connection to the host system, ensuring that the HBA is not a bottleneck for storage I/O. It typically supports short wave optics, allowing for efficient connectivity over moderate distances within a data center. The single-port design is suitable for configurations where redundancy is managed at the server or SAN switch level. The HP AK344SB is a critical component for businesses requiring reliable and high-throughput storage connectivity. It supports advanced features common in enterprise HBAs, contributing to data integrity and system stability. Its performance characteristics make it well-suited for virtualization, database applications, high-performance computing, and other workloads that demand rapid and consistent access to storage.

Condition: Refurbished