HPE Alletra Storage MP 32/64 4-Port Fibre Channel HBA
The HPE Alletra Storage MP 32/64 4-port FC HBA is engineered for enterprise data centers requiring high-performance Fibre Channel host bus adapter connectivity. This advanced HBA delivers 32/64 Gbps throughput across four ports, enabling seamless integration with HPE Alletra storage systems. Ideal for organizations running mission-critical applications, virtualized environments, and demanding I/O workloads, this 4-port FC HBA ensures reliable, low-latency storage access with enterprise-grade redundancy and failover capabilities.
Key Features
- 32/64 Gbps Fibre Channel performance across 4 dedicated ports
- Native support for HPE Alletra Storage MP arrays
- Advanced error recovery and link failover mechanisms
- Optimized for virtualization and cloud infrastructure
- Enterprise-class reliability with redundant connectivity options
- Backward compatible with existing Fibre Channel infrastructure
- Reduced latency for time-sensitive database and analytics workloads
- Comprehensive firmware management and monitoring tools
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Part Number |
HU4B1A4008P |
| Product Type |
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter |
| Port Configuration |
4 Fibre Channel Ports |
| Speed Support |
32 Gbps / 64 Gbps |
| Compatibility |
HPE Alletra Storage MP Series |
| Interface |
PCIe Gen 4 |
| Form Factor |
Full-Height, Full-Length |
| Supported Protocols |
Fibre Channel, FICON |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fibre Channel HBA and why do I need one?
A Fibre Channel host bus adapter connects your server to Fibre Channel storage networks, providing high-speed, reliable SAN connectivity. The HPE Alletra 4-port FC HBA is essential for enterprises requiring dedicated storage I/O performance and redundancy for critical applications.
Is this HBA compatible with my existing storage infrastructure?
The HPE Alletra Storage MP 32/64 4-port FC HBA is optimized for HPE Alletra Storage MP arrays and maintains backward compatibility with existing Fibre Channel environments, ensuring smooth integration into your current data center architecture.
What performance benefits does a 32/64 Gbps FC HBA provide?
The dual-speed capability delivers up to 64 Gbps throughput per port, reducing storage latency, improving application response times, and enabling higher transaction volumes for databases, virtualization platforms, and analytics workloads.
How does this HBA support high-availability environments?
With four independent Fibre Channel ports, this enterprise-class HBA enables multi-path I/O, automatic failover, and redundant connectivity to storage arrays, ensuring continuous availability for mission-critical operations.
