Overview
The HPE StoreFabric 82Q 8Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a reliable enterprise storage networking solution designed to provide high-speed connectivity between HPE ProLiant servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring dual 8Gb Fibre Channel ports, this adapter delivers dependable throughput, low latency, and enterprise-class reliability for virtualization, database platforms, backup infrastructure, and other storage-intensive business applications.
Built on a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, the HPE StoreFabric 82Q significantly improves storage performance compared to previous-generation 4Gb Fibre Channel adapters. Its dual-port architecture enhances redundancy, enables multipath connectivity, and improves storage availability, making it an excellent choice for organizations requiring continuous access to critical business data.
The adapter is fully backward compatible with existing 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel SAN environments, allowing businesses to upgrade server connectivity without replacing their current storage infrastructure. Advanced Fibre Channel capabilities help improve storage efficiency while maintaining stable communication between enterprise servers and shared storage arrays.
Whether deployed in enterprise data centers, virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure, backup servers, or disaster recovery environments, the HPE StoreFabric 82Q delivers secure, scalable, and cost-effective Fibre Channel connectivity that supports long-term business growth and infrastructure modernization.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Model |
StoreFabric 82Q |
| Option Part Number |
AJ764A |
| Brand |
HPE |
| Port Configuration |
Dual Port |
| Data Transfer Rate |
8Gb Fibre Channel per port |
| Bus Interface |
PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Connector Type |
Dual LC Multi-mode |
| Supported Speeds |
8Gb, 4Gb, 2Gb Fibre Channel |
| Compatibility |
Supported HPE ProLiant G7, Gen8 and Gen9 Servers |
| Supported Operating Systems |
Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Oracle Solaris |
| Form Factor |
Low Profile PCI Express Adapter |
| Included Accessories |
Low-Profile Bracket, Documentation |
Applications
- Enterprise Storage Area Networks (SAN)
- Virtualized Server Infrastructure
- Enterprise Database Servers
- Cloud Computing Platforms
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Business-Critical Applications
- Storage Consolidation Projects
- Private Cloud Infrastructure
- High Availability Storage Networks
- Enterprise Data Centers
Benefits of Choosing This Product
The HPE StoreFabric 82Q provides dependable Fibre Channel connectivity with dual-port redundancy, helping improve storage availability and reduce the risk of downtime. Backward compatibility with 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel networks protects existing infrastructure investments while allowing organizations to benefit from improved storage performance. Its enterprise-class design makes it ideal for businesses seeking a reliable and scalable SAN connectivity solution.
Why Buy from Datacom Technologies (BD)?
Datacom Technologies (BD) supplies genuine HPE enterprise networking, server, storage, and data center products across Bangladesh. We provide authentic HPE solutions, professional technical consultation, responsive customer support, and dependable after-sales service to help organizations deploy secure, scalable, and future-ready IT infrastructure.
Datacom Technologies (BD)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What Fibre Channel speeds are supported by the HPE StoreFabric 82Q?
The adapter supports 8Gb Fibre Channel and is backward compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel storage networks.
Q2: Why choose a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter?
Dual ports provide redundancy, multipath connectivity, improved storage availability, and better load balancing in enterprise SAN environments.
Q3: Which HPE servers are compatible with this adapter?
The adapter supports compatible HPE ProLiant G7, Gen8, and Gen9 servers with an available PCI Express x8 slot.
Q4: Is the HPE StoreFabric 82Q suitable for virtualization?
Yes. It is designed for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, cloud infrastructure, backup systems, and other storage-intensive workloads.
Q5: Can this adapter work with older Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure?
Yes. It supports seamless operation with existing 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel environments, making upgrades simple and cost-effective.
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