HPE AG051-63001 4 x Ports 2Gb/s 1000Base-SX 133MHz Fiber Channel PCI-X Host Bus Network Adapter

Product Description

The HPE AG051-63001 is a high-performance 4-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter utilizes the PCI-X 133MHz interface, offering a robust and high-bandwidth connection for servers that are equipped with PCI-X slots. Each of the four ports operates at 2Gb/s, providing significant throughput for demanding storage applications and allowing for efficient data access to multiple storage devices. The 1000Base-SX designation indicates that the adapter uses short-wavelength optics, typically connected via LC connectors, suitable for distances up to 550 meters over multi-mode fiber. This makes it ideal for connecting servers within a data center or campus environment to a centralized SAN. The HBA supports hot-pluggable and hot-swappable functionality, enabling maintenance and upgrades without requiring server downtime, which is critical for maintaining business continuity. With its multiple ports and high data transfer rate, the AG051-63001 is well-suited for environments that require high availability and performance for storage access. It is backward compatible with 1Gb Fibre Channel, offering flexibility in mixed-speed SAN environments. This adapter is a key component for servers running applications that rely heavily on fast and reliable storage, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters.