Description
More Specifications of Fibre Channel HBA
The Q0L14A Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) has a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, which provides fast and efficient data transfer between the HBA and the server. It has a data transfer rate of 16 Gb/s per port, and a total of 32 Gb/s, allowing for high-speed data transfer between servers and storage devices.
The HBA has two Fibre Channel ports, which provide a total of 32 Gb/s bandwidth. It supports various Fibre Channel protocols such as FC-FS, FC-GS-3, FC-TAPE, FC-SP, and FC-AL, which allows for interoperability with a wide range of storage devices. It also supports various Fibre Channel topologies such as point-to-point, arbitrated loop and fabric, which provides flexibility and scalability for your storage network.
The Q0L14A HBA is compatible with various operating systems including Windows Server, Linux, and VMware. This allows for easy integration and flexibility in a variety of environments. It also supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS) and Priority-based Flow Control (PFC) which allows for efficient and fair allocation of bandwidth, ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary resources. It also supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) which allows for the use of Ethernet networks for storage traffic, providing cost-effective and efficient solutions for data centers.
The HBA also provides advanced management and monitoring features, including support for the HPE SAN Management software, which allows for easy monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of the HBA and the storage network. Additionally, the HBA provides advanced security features, such as support for Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), which ensures that data is protected during transmission.
In terms of power requirements, the Q0L14A HBA requires 12V and 3.3V to operate and has dimensions of 6.6 x 2.7 inches (H x L). It is compliant with various standards such as FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A, BSMI Class A, UL, CUL, RoHS, WEEE and is covered by HPE standard warranty.
Management and Security
The Q0L14A 2 Ports PCIE HBA provides advanced management and security features to ensure the reliable and secure operation of your storage network.
In terms of management, the HBA supports the HPE SAN Management software, which allows for easy monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of the HBA and the storage network. This software provides a centralized management interface, allowing administrators to easily monitor the status of the HBA, configure and update firmware, and troubleshoot issues.
In terms of security, the Q0L14A HBA provides advanced security features, such as support for Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), which ensures that data is protected during transmission. FC-SP provides data encryption, authentication, and access control, which helps to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
The HBA also supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS) and Priority-based Flow Control (PFC) which allows for efficient and fair allocation of bandwidth, ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary resources. It also supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) which allows for the use of Ethernet networks for storage traffic, providing cost-effective and efficient solutions for data centers.
The Q0L14A 2 Ports PCIE HBA provides advanced management and security features to ensure the reliable and secure operation of your storage network. It supports HPE SAN Management software for easy monitoring and management, and supports FC-SP for data encryption, authentication, and access control. It also supports advanced features such as QoS, PFC and FCoE, to provide efficient and secure storage solutions.
Compatibility and Interoperability
The Q0L14A 2 Ports PCIE Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is designed to provide compatibility and interoperability with a wide range of servers and storage devices.
In terms of server compatibility, the Q0L14A is designed to work with HPE ProLiant, HPE Synergy, HPE Apollo, and HPE Edgeline servers. This allows for easy installation and integration of the HBA into existing HPE server environments.
In terms of operating system compatibility, the Q0L14A supports a variety of operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux, and VMware. This allows for flexibility in terms of the operating system used in your environment.
The HBA also supports various Fibre Channel topologies such as point-to-point, arbitrated loop and fabric, which provides flexibility and scalability for your storage network. It also supports various FC protocols like FC-FS, FC-GS-3, FC-TAPE, FC-SP, and FC-AL, which allows for interoperability with a wide range of storage devices such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and storage area networks (SANs).
Furthermore, the Q0L14A HBA is designed to be compatible with a wide range of storage devices such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and storage area networks (SANs) from multiple vendors. This allows for easy integration and flexibility in a variety of storage environments.
General Information
Brand Name: HPE
MPN: Q0L14A
Spare Part Number: 870002-001
Type: Controller
Controller Type: Host bus adapter Fibre Channel
Form Factor: Plug-in card – low profile
SKU: Q0L14A
Networking
Ports: 16Gb Fibre Channel x 2
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Cabling Type: Fiber optic
Data Link Protocol: 16GB Fibre Channel
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces: 2 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
