Description
Key Features and Benefits of the SN1600E Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA
The key features and benefits of the HPE SN1600E 32GB Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with part number P31339-001 include:
- Dual-port 32Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity: enables high-speed data transfer for demanding workloads and applications.
- PCIe Gen3 x8 host interface: provides ample bandwidth for high-performance data transfer between the server and storage.
- Supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV): enables multiple virtual Fibre Channel ports to share a single physical HBA port, improving server utilization and flexibility.
- Supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE): allows Fibre Channel traffic to be carried over Ethernet networks, reducing cabling complexity and improving consolidation.
- Advanced diagnostic and monitoring capabilities: help ensure availability and performance of the Fibre Channel fabric, including error detection and correction, traffic statistics, and topology discovery.
- Backward compatibility: supports 16Gb/s and 8Gb/s Fibre Channel devices, allowing for a gradual transition to higher speeds.
- HPE SmartSAN integration: simplifies SAN management and automates deployment and configuration tasks.
Technical Specifications of the SN1600E Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA
The P31339-001 HPE SN1600E 32GB Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter has the following technical specifications:
- Host bus interface: PCIe Gen3 x8
- Data transfer rate: 32 Gb/s
- Number of ports: 2
- Form factor: Full height, half length
- Device Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Supported Fibre Channel protocols: FC-SP, FC-BB-5, FC-FS-2, FC-FLA, FC-PLDA, FC-DA, FC-GS-7, FC-SW-6, FC-SW-5
- Compatibility: HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy compute modules with an available PCIe slot; select HPE Storage arrays and SAN switches
- Operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and others
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches (16.8 x 6.86 x 1.52 cm)
- Weight: 0.44 lbs (0.2 kg)
PCIe Interface and Data Transfer Rates
The HPE P31339-001 SN1600e 32GB Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter has the following PCIe interface and data transfer rates:
- PCIe interface: PCIe Gen3 x8
- Data transfer rates: 32Gb/s (Gen 6) Fibre Channel, with backward compatibility to 16Gb/s (Gen 5) and 8Gb/s (Gen 4) Fibre Channel devices.
This dual-port adapter supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and advanced diagnostic and monitoring capabilities. It is compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy compute modules that have an available PCIe slot, as well as select HPE Storage arrays and SAN switches.
As with any HBA, it is important to check the compatibility matrix provided by HPE to ensure proper operation with your specific server, storage, and SAN switch configurations.
General Information
- Manufacturer : HPE
- MPN : P31339-001
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type : Fibre Channel
- Port Speed: 32 GB/s Fibre Channel
- Channels: Dual Port
- Slot Type: PCIE
- Servers Supported: HPE Proliant Platforms Refer To Server Quickspecs For Details Regarding Option Support
Compatible Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (rhel)
- Suse Linux Enterprise Server (sles)
- Vmware
- Hyper-v
