{"product_id":"hpe-alletra-storage-mp-32-64-4-port-fc-hba-prev-73462","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 Host Bus Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers requiring high-performance storage connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003e4-port FC HBA\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional throughput and reliability for mission-critical applications, supporting both 32Gbps and 64Gbps Fibre Channel speeds. Ideal for organizations deploying HPE Alletra storage solutions, this adapter enables seamless integration with existing SAN infrastructure while maximizing I\/O performance and reducing latency in demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-speed support: 32Gbps and 64Gbps Fibre Channel compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-port configuration for enhanced connectivity and redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for HPE Alletra Storage MP arrays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced error correction and data integrity mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency performance for time-sensitive workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability and failover capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with existing Fibre Channel infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports NPIV and other advanced SAN features\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\u003eHU4A8A4008P\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\u003e32Gbps \/ 64Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE Alletra Storage MP series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Adapter Card\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\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 4-port FC HBA and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e connects your server to a SAN storage array, enabling high-speed data transfers. The 4-port design provides multiple connection paths for improved redundancy, load balancing, and fault tolerance in enterprise storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this FC HBA compatible with my existing storage infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE Alletra Storage MP 4-port FC HBA maintains backward compatibility with existing Fibre Channel networks. It supports both 32Gbps and 64Gbps speeds, allowing flexible integration with legacy and modern SAN environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat performance benefits does a 64Gbps Fibre Channel adapter provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e64Gbps Fibre Channel capability\u003c\/strong\u003e doubles bandwidth compared to 32Gbps, reducing latency and enabling faster data transfers for I\/O-intensive applications like databases, virtualization, and real-time analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this HBA for failover and redundancy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The 4-port configuration supports multipath I\/O (MPIO) and NPIV, enabling automatic failover between ports and providing path redundancy to protect against single points of failure in your storage network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41704390459467,"sku":"HU4A8A4008P","price":1018.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-alletra-storage-mp-32-64-4-port-fc-hba-prev-73462","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}