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HP Q8C85A Nimble Storage Card Cage 2x16Gb Fibre Channel 4-Port Adapter
- Nimble Storage Card Cage
- Accommodates 2x 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapters
- Supports 16Gb Fibre Channel speed
- Designed for HP Nimble Storage arrays
- Enhances storage connectivity options
- Provides a secure housing for adapters
- Facilitates high-speed SAN connectivity
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Product Overview
The HP Q8C85A Nimble Storage Card Cage is an accessory designed for Nimble Storage arrays, specifically accommodating 2x16Gb Fibre Channel 4-Port Adapters. It provides a dedicated housing for these high-speed network interface cards.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Storage Card Cage |
| Compatibility | HP Nimble Storage Arrays |
| Adapter Support | 2x 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapters |
Additional Specifications
| Fibre Channel Speed | 16Gb |
| Function | Housing for Network Adapters |
Product Description
The HP Q8C85A Nimble Storage Card Cage is a specialized accessory designed to integrate high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity into HP Nimble Storage arrays. This cage is engineered to house two separate 4-port Fibre Channel adapters, each operating at 16Gbps. By providing a dedicated and secure physical space, it ensures that these critical network interface cards are properly installed and protected within the storage system. This card cage is essential for expanding the Fibre Channel connectivity options of Nimble Storage systems. The inclusion of 16Gb Fibre Channel adapters allows for extremely high-speed data transfer rates between the storage array and the SAN (Storage Area Network). This is crucial for demanding enterprise workloads that require low latency and high throughput, such as large databases, virtualized environments, and high-performance computing applications. The Q8C85A facilitates the deployment of robust and scalable storage solutions by enabling administrators to add significant Fibre Channel bandwidth. The ability to install two 4-port adapters offers flexibility in network design, allowing for multiple connections to the SAN fabric for redundancy and load balancing. It represents a key component for optimizing the performance and connectivity of HP Nimble Storage environments.
