Description
Features and Benefits of the Q0L13A HPE Host Bus Adapter
The Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16GB PCI 1 Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers the following features and benefits:
- High performance: The adapter provides up to 1.2 million IOPS, making it an ideal solution for demanding workloads such as virtualization, backup and recovery, and database applications.
- Enhanced security: The adapter supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), which allows multiple virtual machines to share a single physical Fibre Channel port while maintaining their own independent identities. This helps to enhance security and simplify administration.
- Improved management: The adapter can be managed through the HPE OneView for VMware vCenter plug-in, which provides a single point of management for both physical and virtual servers.
- Energy efficiency: The adapter is designed to be energy-efficient, with features such as Dynamic Power Management and Energy Efficient Ethernet that help to reduce power consumption and operating costs.
- Proven reliability: The adapter is built using proven HPE technology and is rigorously tested to ensure high levels of reliability and availability.
- Flexible deployment options: The adapter can be deployed in a wide range of server and storage systems, including HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem servers, as well as third-party systems.
Installation and Configuration of the Q0L13A HPE
Here are the steps to install and configure the Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16GB PCI 1 Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter:
Installation:
- Turn off the server and unplug it from the power source.
- Remove the server cover and locate a free PCIe slot.
- Remove the protective bracket from the PCIe slot.
- Carefully insert the Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E Host Bus Adapter into the PCIe slot.
- Secure the adapter with the screws provided.
- Replace the server cover and plug the server back into the power source.
Configuration:
- Turn on the server and wait for it to boot up.
- Install the latest driver for the Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E Host Bus Adapter. You can download the driver from the HPE website.
- Configure the host bus adapter to work with your Fibre Channel network. You can do this by using the HPE StoreFabric Manager software or the Fibre Channel BIOS utility.
- Verify that the adapter is working correctly by checking the system logs and running diagnostic tests.
Software and Drivers for the Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E HBA
The Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16GB PCI 1 Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter requires drivers and software to function properly. Here are the software and driver options available:
- HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Drivers for Windows and Linux: You can download the drivers for Windows and Linux from the HPE Support Center. These drivers enable the operating system to recognize and communicate with the SN1200E HBA.
- HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter firmware: You can download the firmware for the SN1200E HBA from the HPE Support Center. Firmware updates may be required to resolve issues, add new features, or improve performance.
- HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Management Tools: HPE provides management tools for the SN1200E HBA, including HPE System Management Homepage, HPE OneView, and HPE Smart Storage Administrator. These tools enable you to monitor the status of the HBA and configure its settings.
Product Information
- Brand Name: HPE
- MPN: Q0L13A
- Spare Part Number: 870001-001
- Controller Type: Fibre Channel Host bus adapter
- Form Factor: Plug-in card – low profile
Networking
- Ports: 16GB Fibre Channel x 1
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Cabling Type: Fiber optic
- Data Link Protocol: 16GB Fibre Channel
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x 16GB Fibre Channel
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), VMware ESXi, VMware ESX, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bits)
Compatibility Information
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL360 Gen10, DL360 Gen10 Base, DL360 Gen10 Entry, DL360 Gen10 High Performance, DL360 Gen10 Low, DL360 Gen10 Performance, DL360 Gen10 Solution
