Overview
The HPE SN1000Q 16Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance enterprise storage networking solution designed to provide fast, secure, and reliable connectivity between HPE ProLiant servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Built for modern data centers, this adapter combines dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports with enterprise-class reliability to support virtualization, cloud infrastructure, database applications, and business-critical storage environments.
Compared to previous-generation 8Gb Fibre Channel adapters, the HPE SN1000Q delivers significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency, allowing organizations to accelerate storage access and improve application responsiveness. Its dual-port architecture enhances path redundancy, improves storage availability, and supports load balancing for enterprise SAN deployments that require continuous operation.
The adapter is fully backward compatible with existing 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel storage networks, allowing businesses to upgrade their server infrastructure without replacing existing SAN investments. Advanced Fibre Channel technologies help simplify storage management while improving data integrity, operational efficiency, and overall storage performance across enterprise environments.
Whether deployed for enterprise virtualization, database servers, backup infrastructure, disaster recovery, or high-performance computing environments, the HPE SN1000Q provides dependable Fibre Channel connectivity and the scalability required to support future storage expansion.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Model |
SN1000Q |
| Part Number |
QW972A |
| Brand |
HPE |
| Port Configuration |
Dual Port |
| Fibre Channel Speed |
16Gb per port |
| Bus Interface |
PCI Express |
| Connector Type |
SFP+ |
| Supported Speeds |
16Gb, 8Gb, 4Gb Fibre Channel |
| Advanced Features |
Dual-Port Redundancy, Load Balancing, Enterprise Diagnostics, Backward Compatibility |
| Compatible Servers |
Supported HPE ProLiant Servers |
| Supported Operating Systems |
Microsoft Windows, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
| Form Factor |
Low Profile PCI Express Adapter |
| Included Accessories |
Standard Bracket, Low-Profile Bracket, Two 16Gb SFP+ Transceivers, Documentation |
Applications
- Enterprise Storage Area Networks (SAN)
- Virtualized Server Infrastructure
- Enterprise Database Servers
- Cloud Computing Platforms
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Business-Critical Applications
- Server Consolidation Projects
- Private Cloud Infrastructure
- High Availability Storage Networks
- Modern Enterprise Data Centers
Benefits of Choosing This Product
The HPE SN1000Q Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter delivers reliable enterprise storage connectivity with high bandwidth and improved redundancy. Its dual-port architecture provides failover protection and load balancing, ensuring continuous access to critical storage resources. Backward compatibility with existing Fibre Channel networks helps protect previous infrastructure investments while offering a straightforward upgrade path to higher-performance storage environments.
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 SN1000Q?
The adapter supports 16Gb Fibre Channel and is backward compatible with 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel storage networks.
Q2: Why choose a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter?
A dual-port adapter improves storage availability through path redundancy, supports load balancing, and helps minimize downtime in enterprise SAN environments.
Q3: Which servers are compatible with the HPE SN1000Q?
The adapter is compatible with supported HPE ProLiant Servers equipped with a compatible PCI Express expansion slot.
Q4: Is the HPE SN1000Q suitable for virtualization?
Yes. It is designed for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, cloud infrastructure, and other storage-intensive business workloads.
Q5: Can this adapter be used with existing Fibre Channel storage infrastructure?
Yes. Its backward compatibility with 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel networks allows seamless integration into existing enterprise SAN environments.
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