This is a genuine HP 82Q Dual-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) (P/N: 489191-001), an OEM version of the industry-standard QLogic QLE2562. This PCIe card is engineered to provide reliable, high-performance connectivity from HP ProLiant servers to a Storage Area Network (SAN). It is a cost-effective and widely compatible solution for a variety of enterprise applications and virtualized environments.
Key Features
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Genuine HP Part: Ensures "plug and play" compatibility and validated performance within the HP ProLiant server and storage ecosystem.
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8Gb Fibre Channel Performance: Features two 8Gb/s auto-negotiating FC ports, providing a total of 16Gb/s of throughput for reliable access to SAN storage.
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QLogic Performance & Reliability: Built on QLogic's proven 2500 series architecture, known for its rock-solid stability and performance in enterprise SAN environments.
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Virtualization Optimized: Supports features like N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), making it an excellent choice for virtualized environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
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Dual-Port High Availability: The two ports can be used for redundant connections to the SAN fabric, ensuring no single point of failure and maintaining constant data access.
