AP768A HP Storageworks 42B 4GB Dual Channel PCI Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | New Bulk Pack

Description

Product Overview of Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

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 HBA

The 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.

Applications of AP768A 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,

General Information about the HP AP768A

• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number or SKU# AP768A
• Type: Controller
• Controller Type: Host Bus Adapter

Technical Information

• 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

Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature: 122 °F
• Humidity Range Operating: 5 – 93%
• P9500

Dimension and Weight

• Depth: 6.5 in
• Height: 1.7 in

Software / System Requirements

• OS Required: Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server- 203, SunSoft Solaris 10

Compatibility Information

• HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL160 G5, DL160 G5 Special Server,
• DL160 G5p, DL160 G5p Special Server, DL160 G6,
• DL160 G6 Special Server, DL160se G6, DL165 G5,
• DL165 G5 Special Server, DL165 G5p, DL165 G5p Base,
• DL165 G5p Efficiency, DL165 G5p Entry, DL165 G5p Performance,
• DL165 G6, DL165 G7, DL165 G7 Performance, DL165 G7 Special Server,
• DL180 G5, DL180 G5 Special Server, DL180 G6, DL180 G6 Special Server,
• DL185 G5, DL185 G5 Special Server, DL320 G6, DL320 G6 Entry,
• DL320 G6 High Efficiency, DL320 G6 Performance, DL360 G5,
• DL360 G5 High Efficiency, DL360 G6, DL360 G6 Base,
• DL360 G6 Efficiency, DL360 G6 Entry, DL360 G6 Performance, DL360 G7, DL360 G7 Base,
• DL360 G7 Entry, DL360 G7 Performance, DL360 G7 Special Server,
• DL365 G5, DL365 G5 Base, DL365 G5 Entry, DL365 G5 High Efficiency,
• DL365 G5 Performance, DL370 G6, DL370 G6 Base, DL370 G6 Performance,
• DL380 G5 High Efficiency, DL380 G6, 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 G5p, DL385 G5p Base, DL385 G5p Entry, DL385 G5p High 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, DL585 G7, DL585 G7 Base, DL585 G7 Performance,
• DL785 G5, DL785 G6, DL785 G6 Base, DL785 G6 Performance
• HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML350 G5 Base, ML350 G5 Entry,
• ML350 G6, ML350 G6 Base, ML350 G6 Entry, ML350 G6 Performance,
• ML350 G6 Special Server, ML370 G5, ML370 G5 Base,
• ML370 G5 High Performance, ML370 G6, ML370 G6 Base, ML370 G6 Entry
• HPE ProLiant SL Series: SL160s G6
• HPE StorageWorks Network Storage Gateway X3400, X3800

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