FCA2214 - HP Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 64-Bit 66MHz PCI Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only

Description

The HP FCA2214 is a single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate high-speed connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Operating at a data transfer rate of 2Gb/s per port, this adapter ensures efficient communication with enterprise-grade storage systems. The adapter utilizes a standard PCI bus interface, specifically a 64-bit wide bus running at 66MHz, which was common in many server architectures of its era, providing ample bandwidth for its intended purpose. This HBA is crucial for environments that rely on Fibre Channel technology for their storage infrastructure. Fibre Channel offers dedicated, high-performance, and reliable connectivity for storage, making it ideal for mission-critical applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-transaction environments. The FCA2214 allows servers to access shared storage resources over the SAN, enabling features like centralized storage management, improved data availability, and efficient resource utilization. Included with the HP FCA2214 is a standard mounting bracket, ensuring straightforward installation into compatible PCI slots within servers. Its 2Gb/s speed, while not the fastest by today's standards, was a significant performance level for its time and remains adequate for many storage access needs. This adapter serves as a vital link in the data path, ensuring that servers can reliably and efficiently interact with their storage resources.

Condition: Refurbished