HPE QR558-63002 SN1000E 2 x Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The HPE SN1000E 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA), identified by SKU QR558-63002, is a high-performance networking component designed to provide robust and efficient connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). This adapter features dual ports, each capable of operating at a blazing 16Gbps Fibre Channel speed, ensuring high throughput and low latency for critical enterprise applications. The adapter utilizes a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, offering ample bandwidth to support demanding workloads and high-transaction environments. This HBA is engineered to deliver superior performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for environments requiring fast access to storage, such as virtualized data centers, database servers, and high-performance computing clusters. It supports key Fibre Channel protocols like FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol) and FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), providing flexibility in network design. The inclusion of NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) allows for multiple virtual HBAs to share a single physical port, enhancing resource utilization and simplifying SAN management. Designed specifically for HPE ProLiant servers, the SN1000E ensures seamless integration and optimal performance within the HPE ecosystem. It is backward compatible with 8Gb Fibre Channel, offering a degree of future-proofing and flexibility for existing infrastructure. The adapter comes with management software that facilitates easy configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics, helping IT administrators maintain the health and performance of their storage network. Its robust design and advanced features make it a critical component for organizations prioritizing data integrity and storage performance.