HP StorageWorks 81E 8Gb 1-Port PCIe Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter HPN: AJ762B,697889-001,AJ762-63003,489192-001
- Brand: HP
- Part #(s):
- Option Part #:AJ762B,AJ762A
- Spare Part #: 697889-001-(The most common number used for ordering a replacement or spare part from HPE.)
- Assembly Part #: AJ762-63003
- Older Spare Part #: 489192-001
- Specs:-
- ::Type: Host Bus Adapter
- ::Form Factor: Low Profile (comes with both standard and low-profile brackets)
- ::Performance: 8GB
- ::Number of Channels: Single Port
- ::Slot Type Supported: PCI Express 2.0 to Fibre Channel
- ::Port Speed: 8Gbps
- ::Connector: LC Multi-mode (via an included SFP+ transceiver)
- ::Processor: Emulex (often referred to as the Emulex LPe12000)
- ::PCIe Connector: PCIe x8
- Condition: New
- Warranty: 1 (one) one year Tekmart Africa warranty
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The SKU:AJ762B is an HP (now HPE) part number identifying a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) used in enterprise servers for connectivity to a Storage Area Network (SAN). Specifically, it is the HPE 81E 8Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel HBA.
Function and Purpose
The HBA is an essential component for high-performance enterprise computing environments, primarily fulfilling two roles:
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::SAN Connectivity: It connects an HPE ProLiant server to a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) switch, allowing the server to access external shared storage arrays (like HPE 3PAR, EVA, MSA, and XP series) at high speed.
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High-Speed I/O: The 8Gb/s throughput is crucial for demanding applications such as:
- ::Virtualization (running multiple Virtual Machines on a single server).
- ::Database transactions (SQL, Oracle).
- ::Backup and restore operations.
- ::Rich media streaming.
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The HBA is backward-compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel SANs, protecting investments as infrastructure is upgraded.
They are also compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers from the G6, G7, and G8 generations, including popular models like:
- :ProLiant DL360 / DL380 / DL580 (Rack-mounted servers)
- :ProLiant ML350 / ML370 (Tower servers)