The AP768A HP Storageworks 42B 4GB Dual Channel PCI Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a device used in Storage Area Networks (SANs) to connect servers or workstations to Fibre Channel (FC) storage devices. The HBA acts as an interface between the server or workstation and the FC fabric, enabling data to be transferred between them at high speeds. The AP768A is designed to provide reliable and efficient connectivity to FC storage devices, making it an ideal choice for businesses that require high-performance storage solutions.
Features and Benefits of AP768A HBAThe AP768A HBA has several features and benefits that make it an ideal choice for SANs. Some of the most notable features include:
- Dual-Channel Connectivity: The AP768A HBA provides dual-channel connectivity, which allows for faster data transfer rates and increased bandwidth. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that require high-performance data transfer, such as data warehousing, online transaction processing, and video editing.
- PCI Express Interface: The AP768A HBA is designed to work with PCI Express (PCIe) interfaces, which provide faster data transfer rates than traditional PCI interfaces. This allows for faster data transfer between the HBA and the server or workstation, resulting in improved system performance.
- 4GB Speed: The AP768A HBA supports speeds of up to 4GB per second, which is four times faster than previous generations of Fibre Channel technology. This makes it an ideal choice for businesses that require fast and reliable data transfer.
- Compatibility: The AP768A HBA is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix. This makes it easy to integrate into existing IT infrastructures.
- Advanced Data Protection: The AP768A HBA includes advanced data protection features such as data integrity checking and error correction, which help to ensure that data is transferred accurately and without corruption.
- Simplified Management: The AP768A HBA is designed to be easy to install and manage, with intuitive management tools that simplify the configuration and monitoring of the HBA.
The AP768A HBA is used in a wide range of applications, including:
- Data Warehousing: Data warehousing requires high-speed data transfer rates and large storage capacity. The AP768A HBA provides the necessary connectivity to FC storage devices, enabling fast and reliable data transfer.
- Online Transaction Processing: Online transaction processing requires high-performance storage solutions to handle the large volumes of data generated by online transactions. The AP768A HBA provides fast and reliable connectivity to FC storage devices, making it an ideal choice for this application.
- Video Editing: Video editing requires high-speed data transfer rates to enable real-time editing and rendering of video content. The AP768A HBA provides the necessary connectivity to FC storage devices, enabling fast and reliable data transfer.
- High-Performance Computing: High-performance computing requires fast and reliable storage solutions to handle large volumes of data. The AP768A HBA provides the necessary connectivity to FC storage devices, enabling fast and reliable data transfer.
In Summary, the AP768A HP Storageworks 42B 4GB Dual Channel PCI Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is an ideal choice for businesses that require high-performance storage solutions. Its dual-channel connectivity, PCI Express interface, 4GB speed, compatibility, advanced data protection features, and simplified management make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including data warehousing, online transaction processing,
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# AP768A
- Type: Controller
- Controller Type: Host Bus Adapter
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card - Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express
- Ports: 4GB Fibre Channel x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Cabling Type: Fiber optic
- Data Link Protocol: 4GB Fibre Channel (SW)
- Data Transfer Rate: 4.24 Gbps
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 122 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 - 93%
- P9500
- Depth: 6.5 in
- Height: 1.7 in
- OS Required: Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server- 203, SunSoft Solaris 10
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