HP Q0L12A-LP StoreFabric Sn1100e 2-Ports 32GB Fibre Channel PCI Express 3.0 Host Bus Adapter

Description

The HP Q0L12A-LP is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust and efficient connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). As part of the StoreFabric SN1100E series, this adapter offers dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports, enabling high-speed, low-latency access to storage resources. The 32Gbps speed per port delivers significant bandwidth, crucial for demanding enterprise workloads such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. Utilizing a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, the HBA ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing data transfer rates. This PCIe generation and lane configuration are standard for modern enterprise servers, providing ample throughput for the dual 32Gb FC ports. The adapter supports advanced Fibre Channel features, including NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) for enhanced zoning and management, and potentially FC-NVMe (Fibre Channel Non-Volatile Memory Express) for optimized performance with NVMe-based storage arrays. This HBA is engineered for reliability and performance in enterprise environments, offering features that enhance data integrity and availability. It is typically designed for seamless integration with HP ProLiant servers and a wide array of enterprise storage solutions, making it a key component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures. The 'LP' designation often indicates a low-profile bracket option, though standard bracket compatibility is also common.

Condition: Refurbished