{"product_id":"hpe-alletra-storage-mp-32-64-4-port-fc-hba-prev-73538","title":"HPE Alletra Storage MP 32\/64 4-Port FC HBA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Alletra Storage MP 32\/64 4-Port FC HBA\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Alletra Storage MP 32\/64 4-port Fibre Channel HBA\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers requiring high-performance storage connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003e4-port FC HBA\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers dual 32\/64 Gbps support, enabling seamless integration with modern all-flash storage arrays and legacy SAN environments. Ideal for organizations consolidating storage infrastructure while maintaining backward compatibility, this \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel host bus adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the bandwidth and reliability mission-critical applications demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 32\/64 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for maximum throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-port configuration supporting multiple SAN connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull backward compatibility with 16Gbps and 8Gbps FC infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced error recovery and flow control mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for HPE Alletra storage platform integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability and redundancy support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency data transfer for time-sensitive workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive driver and firmware support across major hypervisors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHU4A4A3008P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (FC HBA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 Gbps \/ 64 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Gbps, 8 Gbps Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-Height \/ Half-Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Fibre Channel HBA and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel HBA (host bus adapter)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a network interface card that connects servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). The HPE Alletra 4-port FC HBA enables high-speed, low-latency communication between your servers and enterprise storage arrays, essential for database servers, virtualization hosts, and data-intensive applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this 4-port FC HBA compatible with my existing storage infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HPE Alletra Storage MP supports 32\/64 Gbps speeds while maintaining full backward compatibility with 16 Gbps and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel environments. This makes it ideal for phased storage modernization without requiring complete infrastructure replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat performance benefits does a 32\/64 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-speed capability delivers up to 4x the throughput of traditional 8 Gbps adapters, reducing latency and enabling faster data transfers for high-performance computing, virtualization, and real-time analytics workloads on HPE Alletra storage platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich HPE servers support this Fibre Channel HBA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e4-port FC HBA\u003c\/strong\u003e is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and later server generations. Verify your specific server model's PCIe slot configuration and firmware version for optimal compatibility and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41704355168331,"sku":"HU4A4A3008P","price":1741.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-alletra-storage-mp-32-64-4-port-fc-hba-prev-73538","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}