HPE AD193-80001 1 x Port 4GB Fibre Channel + 1 x Port 1000Base-T PCI-X Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The HPE AD193-80001 is a unique and highly functional Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to consolidate I/O connectivity within enterprise servers. This adapter uniquely combines two distinct high-speed interfaces onto a single PCI-X card: a 1-port 4Gb Fibre Channel interface for Storage Area Network (SAN) access and a 1-port 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet interface for Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity. The PCI-X interface ensures that both interfaces can operate at high speeds, providing ample bandwidth for demanding storage and networking tasks. This consolidation reduces the number of adapter slots required in a server, freeing up valuable PCI-X slots for other expansion cards and simplifying server configuration. The 4Gb Fibre Channel port provides robust and high-speed connectivity to SAN environments, enabling servers to access storage arrays efficiently. With a speed of 4Gb/s, it offers significant throughput for data-intensive applications like databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The integrated 1000Base-T port delivers standard Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, suitable for network management, application traffic, and general network access. This dual functionality makes the AD193-80001 an ideal solution for servers that need to connect to both SAN storage and the corporate network without requiring separate HBAs for each purpose. This adapter is engineered for reliability and performance in enterprise-grade servers. By integrating both Fibre Channel and Ethernet capabilities, it helps reduce system complexity, lower power consumption, and minimize cabling requirements. The HPE AD193-80001 is a versatile component for server builds where efficient use of resources and comprehensive connectivity are paramount, ensuring seamless integration into both storage and network infrastructures.