HP AT094A 2 x Ports 8Gb/s PCI-Express Fibre Channel and 2 x Ports 1/10G/s Ethernet Network Adapter

Product Description

The HP AT094A is a sophisticated converged network adapter (CNA) designed to streamline server connectivity by consolidating Fibre Channel (FC) and Ethernet (GbE) traffic onto a single adapter. This dual-functionality significantly reduces the number of adapter cards required in a server, freeing up valuable PCI-Express slots and simplifying cabling infrastructure. The adapter boasts two 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, providing high-speed, reliable access to Storage Area Networks (SANs) for critical storage operations. Complementing its Fibre Channel capabilities, the AT094A also features two 1Gb/s and 10Gb/s Ethernet ports. This allows for high-throughput network connectivity, suitable for demanding applications, data transfers, and general network access. The ability to support both 1Gb/s and 10Gb/s speeds on the Ethernet ports offers flexibility and future-proofing, allowing organizations to scale their network performance as needed. The adapter utilizes a PCI-Express x8 interface, ensuring sufficient bandwidth to handle the combined traffic from all its ports. This converged adapter is an excellent solution for environments that require both high-performance storage access and robust network connectivity. It is particularly beneficial for blade servers, high-density computing environments, and virtualized data centers where resource optimization and performance are paramount. By consolidating these functions, the HP AT094A simplifies management, reduces power consumption, and lowers overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while delivering exceptional performance for both storage and network workloads.