Description
Key Features and Specifications of the SN1100Q
The P9D96A HPE Storefabric SN1100Q 16GB PCI-E 2Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance storage connectivity solution that offers the following key features and specifications:
- Dual-Port Connectivity: The adapter provides two Fibre Channel ports for connecting to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN).
- 16GB Speed: The adapter supports 16GB data transfer speed, allowing for fast and efficient access to data stored on the SAN.
- PCI-E Interface: The adapter uses PCI Express 2.0 interface for connecting to the host server.
- Industry-Standard Protocol: The adapter uses the standard Fibre Channel protocol for communication with other Fibre Channel devices on the network.
- Easy Management: The adapter is managed using the HPE Storefabric SN1100Q Management Suite, providing an easy-to-use interface for monitoring and managing the adapter.
- Operating System Support: The adapter supports a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware.
- High Availability: The adapter supports advanced features such as multipath I/O, load balancing, and failover, ensuring high availability and data protection.
- Reliable Performance: The adapter is designed for reliability and performance, with advanced features such as dynamic credit allocation, congestion control, and flow control.
- Compatibility: The adapter is compatible with HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem servers, as well as with other industry-standard servers.
Management and Monitoring with HPE Storage Manager
The P9D96A HPE Storefabric SN1100Q 16GB PCI-E 2Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter can be managed and monitored through the HPE StoreFabric Manager, a centralized management software for HPE Fibre Channel adapters. This tool provides a single point of management for HPE Fibre Channel adapters, including the SN1100Q adapter, in the data center.
The management and monitoring features of the HPE StoreFabric Manager include:
- Adapter Configuration: You can configure adapter settings such as the WWNN, WWPN, and Fibre Channel port settings.
- Performance Monitoring: You can monitor the performance of the SN1100Q adapter and the Fibre Channel network, including port speed, link status, and data transfer rate.
- Error and Event Monitoring: You can monitor and manage adapter errors, alarms, and events, including link failures, buffer credits, and other status changes.
- Firmware and Driver Management: You can upgrade the adapter firmware and drivers from within the HPE StoreFabric Manager.
With these management and monitoring features, the P9D96A HPE Storefabric SN1100Q adapter can be easily integrated into the data center and provide reliable and secure Fibre Channel connectivity.
Optimized Performance with PCI Express 3.0
The P9D96A HPE StoreFabric SN1100Q 16GB PCI-E 2Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides high-speed and efficient data transfer with its PCI Express 3.0 interface. The adapter supports 16GB of data transfer speed, allowing the host server to access the data stored on a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN) quickly and efficiently. The adapter supports the standard Fibre Channel protocol, which enables the host to communicate with other Fibre Channel devices on the network using the familiar file system.
The PCI Express 3.0 interface provides high-speed data transfer, which helps to optimize the performance of the adapter. The dual-port design allows for redundancy and failover capabilities, ensuring that data access remains available even if one port fails. This adapter provides a cost-effective and reliable solution for connecting the host server to a Fibre Channel SAN, and is ideal for use in virtualized environments and data centers.
Detail Description
- Brand Name : HPE
- Part Number : P9D96A
- Spare Part Number: 853011-001
- Type : Controller
- Controller -Type : Host Bus Adapter
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card – Low Profile
Networking
- Ports: 16Gb Fibre Channel x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Cabling Type: Fiber optic
- Data Link Protocol: 4Gb Fibre Channel (SW), 8Gb Fibre Channel (SW), 16Gb Fibre Channel (SW)
- Data Transfer Rate: 14.025 GBPS
- Features: Auto-negotiation
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 3.9 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 1.2 Inch
- Weight :0.50 lbs
Expansion & Connectivity
- Expansion Slots: 2 (total) / 0 (free) x SFP+
- Interfaces: 2 x 16Gb Fibre Channel (Short Wave) – LC multi-mode
- ESXi, VMware ESX, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bits)
Compatibility Information
- Servers Supported: HP ProLiant platforms
- Compatible Array Platforms: HP MSA family, HP XP family, HP 3PAR family, HP Nimble family
