HP QMH2572 8GB Fibre Channel Mezzanine Fibre Channel Fc-sp Host Bus Adapter is a type of high-performance host bus adapter designed for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs) via a Fibre Channel (FC) network. In this article, we will explain the different aspects of this adapter and its functions.
What is a Host Bus AdapterA Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a type of computer hardware component that is used to connect a server to a storage area network (SAN). An HBA acts as an interface between the server and the SAN, enabling the server to access the storage resources on the SAN. An HBA typically connects to the server via a PCI or PCIe interface and to the SAN via a Fibre Channel network.
What is Fibre ChannelFibre Channel (FC) is a high-speed network technology that is used to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs). FC uses a serial data transfer protocol to transfer data between servers and storage devices. FC networks can transfer data at speeds of up to 32 gigabits per second (Gbps), making it one of the fastest storage networking technologies available.
What is a Mezzanine Fibre Channel HBAA mezzanine Fibre Channel HBA is a type of HBA that is designed to be installed in a server's mezzanine slot. A mezzanine slot is a special expansion slot on a server's motherboard that is designed to accommodate mezzanine cards. Mezzanine cards are smaller than standard PCI or PCIe cards and are typically used to add functionality to servers without taking up a full-sized expansion slot.
What is the HP QMH2572 8GB Mezzanine Fibre Channel Fc-sp Host Bus AdapterThe HP QMH2572 8GB Fibre Channel Mezzanine Fibre Channel Fc-sp Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance HBA that is designed to provide fast, reliable access to storage resources on a SAN. The adapter supports data transfer rates of up to 8 gigabits per second (Gbps) and is compatible with both 4Gbps and 8Gbps Fibre Channel networks.
The HP QMH2572 HBA is designed to be installed in a server's mezzanine slot and is compatible with a wide range of HP ProLiant servers, including the HP ProLiant BL460c, BL490c, and BL620c G7 servers. The adapter is also compatible with a range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware ESXi.
Key Features of the HP QMH2572 HBAThe HP QMH2572 HBA comes with a range of features that make it an ideal choice for enterprise-level SAN environments. Some of the key features of this adapter include:
- High Performance: The adapter supports data transfer rates of up to 8Gbps, enabling fast and reliable access to storage resources on the SAN.
- Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) Support: The adapter supports the Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), which provides enhanced security for Fibre Channel networks.
- Dual-Port Connectivity: The adapter comes with two Fibre Channel ports, enabling it to support redundant SAN connections for increased reliability.
- Virtualization Support: The adapter is compatible with a range of virtualization platforms, including VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V, making it an ideal choice for virtualized environments.
- HBA and Target Mode Support: The adapter supports both HBA and target mode, enabling it to function as a Fibre Channel initiator or target.
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# QMH2572
- Device Type: Host Bus Adapter
- Interface (bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X4
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 2.0
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 2gb Fibre Channel, 4gb Fibre Channel, 8gb Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel : Fc-sp
- Data Transfer Rate : 8.5 Gbps
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express 2.0 X4
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