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HP AV426A 16 x Ports 4Gb/s Long Wave FICON HBA for StorageWorks P9500
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Speed: 4Gb/s per port
- Number of Ports: 16
- Optics: Long Wave (LW)
- Compatibility: HP StorageWorks P9500
- Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- FICON support for mainframe environments
- Provides high-speed, reliable SAN connectivity
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Product Overview
The HP AV426A is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for high-speed connectivity in storage area networks (SANs). It features 16 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 4Gb/s, and supports Long Wave optics for extended reach. This HBA is specifically tailored for use with the HP StorageWorks P9500 storage system, enabling high-bandwidth communication between servers and storage arrays.
Technical Information
| Port Speed | 4Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
| Optics | Long Wave (LW) |
| Compatibility | HP StorageWorks P9500 |
Additional Specifications
| Feature | FICON Support |
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Brand | HP |
| Model | AV426A |
Product Description
The HP AV426A is a high-density, high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to provide extensive connectivity for demanding storage area network (SAN) environments. With its sixteen Fibre Channel ports, each operating at a robust 4Gb/s, this adapter is capable of supporting a significant number of storage devices and high-bandwidth traffic. The inclusion of Long Wave (LW) optics allows for extended reach, making it suitable for larger data center footprints or campus environments where longer cable runs are necessary. This HBA is specifically designed and optimized for integration with the HP StorageWorks P9500 storage system, ensuring seamless compatibility and maximum performance. It also features FICON support, which is crucial for mainframe environments requiring reliable and high-speed access to storage resources. The AV426A facilitates efficient data transfer between servers and the P9500 array, enhancing application performance and enabling robust data management strategies. By providing a high number of ports and supporting advanced features like FICON, the HP AV426A serves as a critical component in enterprise storage solutions. It enables organizations to build scalable and resilient SANs, ensuring that their critical data is accessible with low latency and high throughput. This adapter is ideal for environments that require extensive connectivity and high performance for storage-intensive workloads.
