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HP DS-KGPSA-EA 1 x Port LC 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 133MHz PCI-X Low Profile Host Bus Adapter
- Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
- Interface: PCI-X.
- Speed: 2Gb/s.
- Clock Speed: 133MHz.
- Port Configuration: 1 x LC Fibre Channel port.
- Form Factor: Low Profile.
- Designed for connecting servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs).
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Product Overview
The HP DS-KGPSA-EA is a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with a 133MHz PCI-X interface. It features a single LC port for connecting to Fibre Channel networks and is designed in a low-profile form factor.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2Gb/s |
| Clock Speed | 133MHz |
Additional Specifications
| Port Type | 1 x LC Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Compatibility | Servers with PCI-X slots |
Product Description
The HP DS-KGPSA-EA is a specialized Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide high-speed connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs) using Fibre Channel technology. This particular model operates at 2Gb/s, a standard speed for Fibre Channel deployments of its era, and utilizes the 133MHz PCI-X interface, which was common in servers requiring high bandwidth before the widespread adoption of PCI Express. The inclusion of a single LC connector signifies its role in establishing a direct link to Fibre Channel switches or storage arrays. The low-profile form factor is a key design consideration, allowing this HBA to be installed in compact server chassis that may not accommodate full-height expansion cards. This makes it suitable for a range of server types, including blade servers or 1U rackmount systems where space is at a premium. The 2Gb/s speed, combined with the 133MHz PCI-X bus, ensures sufficient throughput for many enterprise storage workloads, facilitating reliable data access for critical applications. As a Fibre Channel HBA, the DS-KGPSA-EA plays a crucial role in enterprise storage infrastructure. It offloads the complex tasks of Fibre Channel protocol processing from the server's main CPU, thereby improving overall system performance and efficiency. This allows servers to communicate seamlessly and rapidly with SAN storage devices, ensuring data integrity and availability for demanding business operations.
