Description
Product Overview of PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter
The HP Storageworks 82B 8GB Dual Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter (HBAs) is a high-performance adapter designed for connecting storage networks to servers in data centers. This HBA is part of the HP Storageworks family of products, which are renowned for their reliability, scalability, and high-performance capabilities. The 82B is designed to provide dual-channel connectivity, delivering a maximum data transfer rate of 8Gbps per channel, and is compatible with both 4Gbps and 2Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) devices.
In this article, we will discuss the features, benefits, and specifications of the AP770A HP Storageworks 82B 8GB Dual Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter, and explain how it can help improve the performance of your storage network.
Features
The AP770A HP Storageworks 82B 8GB Dual Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter comes equipped with a range of features that make it an excellent choice for data center administrators. Some of the key features of the 82B include:
Dual-Channel Connectivity
The HP Storageworks 82B provides dual-channel connectivity, allowing for high-speed data transfers between servers and storage devices. This feature is especially useful for applications that require a high volume of data to be transferred quickly, such as online transaction processing (OLTP) and data warehousing.
8Gbps Data Transfer Rate
The 82B delivers a maximum data transfer rate of 8Gbps per channel, providing fast and reliable access to data. This speed is twice as fast as the previous generation of 4Gbps HBAs, enabling data centers to handle larger workloads and meet the demands of today’s high-performance applications.
PCI-Express Interface
The HP Storageworks 82B is designed to work with servers that have a PCI-Express interface. This high-bandwidth interface provides a faster and more efficient connection to the server, reducing latency and improving performance.
General Information about the AP770A
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU#: AP770A
- Type: Controller
- Controller Type: Host Bus Adapter
Technical Information
- Form Factor: Plug-in card
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express x8
- PCI Specification Revision: PCIe 2.0
- Ports: 8Gb Fibre Channel x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 8GB Fibre Channel (SW)
- Fibre Channel: FC-SP
- Data Transfer Rate: 8.5 Gbps
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 2 x 8Gb Fibre Channel (short wave) – LC multi-mode x 2
- Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express x8
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 – 95%
Dimension and Weight
- Depth: 6.6 in
- Height: 2.7 in
Software / System Requirements:
- OS Required: Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2003,
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 for Intel x86 / AMD64 / EM64T,
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 for Intel x86 / AMD64 / EM64T, SuSE Linux
Compatibility Information
- HPE ProLiant DL120 G7, DL120 G7 Base, DL120 G7 Entry,
- DL120 G7 Performance, DL160 G5p, DL160 G6, DL160 Gen8,
- DL160 Gen8 Entry, DL160 Gen8 Performance, DL160se G6,
- DL165 G6, DL165 G7, DL165 G7 Base, DL165 G7 Performance,
- DL180 G6, DL320 G6, DL320 G6 Entry, DL320 G6 High Efficiency,
- DL320 G6 Performance, DL360 G6 Base, DL360 G6 Efficiency,
- DL360 G6 Entry, DL360 G6 Performance, DL360 G7, DL360 G7 Base,
- DL360 G7 Central Management Server, DL360 G7 Efficiency,
- DL360 G7 Entry, DL360 G7 Performance, DL370 G6 Base,
- DL370 G6 High Performance, DL370 G6 Performance, DL380 G6 Base,
- DL380 G6 Entry, DL380 G6 High Efficiency, DL380 G6 Performance,
- DL380 G7, DL380 G7 Base, DL380 G7 Efficiency, DL380 G7 Entry,
- DL380 G7 Performance, DL385 G6, DL385 G6 Base, DL385 G6 Entry,
- DL385 G6 High Performance, DL385 G7, DL385 G7 Base, DL385 G7 Entry,
- DL385 G7 HE, DL385 G7 Performance, DL580 G5 Highly Serviceable Tower,
- DL580 G7, DL580 G7 Base, DL580 G7 High Performance, DL585 G7, DL585 G7 Base,
- DL585 G7 Performance, DL785 G6, DL785 G6 Base, DL785 G6 Performance, DL980 G7,
- ML350 G6, ML350 G6 Entry, ML350 G6 Performance, ML370 G6 Base, ML370 G6 Entry,
- SL160s G6 HPE StorageWorks 8/8 (8) Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch, 8/8 Base (0) e-port SAN Switch,
- MSL2024 Ultrium 3000, MSL2024 Ultrium 3280, MSL4048 Ultrium 3000, MSL4048 Ultrium 3280, MSL8096 Ultrium 3280,
- SN6000C 16-ports Active Fabric Switch, SN6000C 32-ports Active Fabric Switch HPE StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader Ultrium 3000 HPE StorageWorks-
- Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 FC Dual Controller LFF Array HPE StorageWorks Network Storage Gateway X3400, X3400 G2, X3800,
- X3800 G2 HPE StorageWorks Network Storage System X1400 2TB SATA Model, X1400 4TB SATA Model, X1600,
- X1600 12TB SATA Model, X1600 292GB SAS Model, X1600 5.4TB SAS Model,
- X1600 6TB SATA Model, X1600 7.5TB SAS Model, X1800, X1800 2.4TB SAS Model, X1800 292GB SAS Model, X1800 3.6TB SAS Model, X1800 6TB SATA Model
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