HPE SN1600Q 32Gb Dual Port FC HBA P9M76A

Description

HPE SN1600Q 32Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA (P9M76A)

Product Overview

The HPE SN1600Q 32Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA, Part Number P9M76A) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade HBA designed for HPE ProLiant servers and HPE storage systems. It delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for Fibre Channel SAN environments, supporting mission-critical applications that require low latency and high throughput.

This dual-port HBA provides 32Gb/s Fibre Channel performance, enabling efficient data transfer between servers and SAN storage. It is ideal for virtualization, database, and high-performance computing environments where data integrity and speed are essential.

Key Features

32Gb/s Fibre Channel Connectivity

• Supports 32Gb/s full-duplex Fibre Channel, providing high-speed, low-latency connections to SAN storage.

• Backward compatible with 16Gb/s and 8Gb/s SAN fabrics, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

Dual Port Design

• Provides two independent FC ports, offering redundancy, increased bandwidth, and multipathing support.

• Helps improve overall SAN performance and fault tolerance for critical workloads.

Enterprise Reliability

• Designed and tested for 24/7 enterprise operation.

• Supports advanced SAN features such as NPIV, full fabric zoning, and multi-pathing, ensuring data integrity and continuous availability.

Technical Specifications

Enterprise-Class Performance

The HPE SN1600Q HBA ensures fast and reliable communication between servers and SAN storage. Its dual-port design and 32Gb/s bandwidth deliver:

• High throughput for data-intensive applications

• Low latency for critical workloads

• Improved SAN redundancy through multipathing

This HBA is ideal for virtualized server environments, large databases, and mission-critical business applications that demand consistent storage performance.

Compatibility and Integration

The SN1600Q HBA is compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and works seamlessly with HPE storage arrays. It supports standard SAN protocols and provides plug-and-play integration for rapid deployment in enterprise SAN environments.

Use Cases

• Enterprise storage area networks (SANs)

• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)

• Large-scale database applications

• High-performance computing and analytics workloads

• Redundant and highly available storage configurations

Conclusion

The HPE SN1600Q 32Gb Dual Port FC HBA (P9M76A) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade solution for connecting servers to Fibre Channel SAN storage. With 32Gb/s dual-port connectivity, backward compatibility, and robust enterprise features, it ensures high throughput, low latency, and maximum reliability for demanding storage and virtualization workloads.