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HP AP768AR 2 x Ports Fibre Channel 4GB PCI Express x4 Host Bus Adapter
- 4Gb/s Fiber Channel speed.
- Dual (2) ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
- PCI Express (PCIe) x4 interface for modern servers.
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for SAN environments.
- Supports high-performance storage solutions.
- Ensures reliable and efficient data transfer.
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Product Overview
The HP AP768AR is a 4Gb/s Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter featuring two ports and a PCI Express x4 interface. It is designed for high-performance server connectivity to storage area networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) x4 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Fiber Channel Ports | 2 |
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
Product Description
The HP AP768AR is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity for servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter boasts a 4Gb/s Fiber Channel interface, offering significantly higher data transfer rates compared to previous generations, which is crucial for demanding enterprise applications. The inclusion of a PCI Express (PCIe) x4 interface ensures compatibility with modern server architectures, leveraging the higher bandwidth and lower latency of PCIe compared to older PCI-X standards. Featuring dual Fiber Channel ports, the AP768AR supports multipathing configurations, which are essential for ensuring high availability and performance in SAN environments. Multipathing allows for load balancing across multiple connections and provides failover capabilities, meaning that if one connection is lost, data traffic can be seamlessly redirected through the other port, minimizing downtime and maintaining application responsiveness. This HBA is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise data centers, supporting applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Its dual-port design and 4Gb/s speed make it a versatile and powerful component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures. The HP AP768AR is a key enabler for organizations looking to maximize their storage performance and data protection.
