HPEC8S98A

StoreServ 20000 Dual 2-Port Network Adapter

The HPEC8S98A is a high-performance dual 2-port Network Adapter purpose-built for HPEStoreServ 20000 storage systems. Designed to enhance data throughput, reduce latency, and ensure reliable connectivity, this adapter provides the bandwidth and resilience needed for mission-critical storage environments. Ideal for enterprise data centers handling massive workloads, this adapter enables seamless integration with fibre channel infrastructures and supports high-availability configurations. Whether you're managing a high-performance database, virtualization cluster, or enterprise backup, the C8S98A ensures that your storage system can meet aggressive performance and uptime requirements.

Features

Engineered for compatibility with the StoreServ 20000 platform, this dual-port adapter provides robust networking support in SAN environments that demand speed and stability. It allows storage arrays to maintain consistent high-speed connections to SAN fabrics, minimizing I/O bottlenecks and optimizing workload efficiency. Its multi-port configuration offers redundancy and load balancing to ensure continuous access to data, even during maintenance or failure scenarios.This adapter supports fibre channel protocols and is ideal for enterprises that require reliable block storage connectivity for databases, analytics, and virtualized environments. With full integration into enterprise storage architectures, it supports advanced data services and ensures that high-volume I/O tasks are processed quickly and securely.

Advanced Options

Purpose-built for enterprise-grade storage systems, the HPEC8S98A delivers exceptional network performance with minimal latency. Its dual 2-port design ensures failover protection and high throughput, critical for environments that rely on 24/7 access to massive datasets. The adapter supports fibre channel interfaces that are commonly used in SANs, providing a consistent and efficient data path between the storage array and connected servers.

Product Key Features

• Dual 2-port configuration for high-speed throughput

• Optimized for StoreServ 20000 storage systems

• Supports fibre channel protocols for SAN connectivity

• High-availability support with redundant paths

• Designed for low-latency enterprise storage access

• Enables load balancing and failover

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Reliability & Performance

Its design emphasizes thermal stability, efficient power usage, and long-term reliability under constant workloads. With support for features like multipathing and load balancing, the C8S98A helps organizations maximize performance while maintaining operational resilience. This adapter is essential in ensuring that critical storage operations×from backups to database queries×are executed without delay or interruption.

Key Features :

• Dual 2-port fibre channel Network Adapter

• Compatible with HPEStoreServ 20000 systems

• High-speed data transfer for SAN environments

• Redundant path support for high availability

• Low-latency, high-throughput design

• Load balancing and failover capabilities

Specification	Details
Model Number	C8S98A
Product Type	Dual 2-Port Network Adapter
Compatibility	HPEStoreServ 20000 Series
Port Configuration	2 × Dual-Port (Total: 4 Ports)
Interface Type	Fibre Channel
Connectivity Speed	Typically 8Gb or 16Gb FC (model dependent)
Redundancy	Supports failover and multipath
Use Case	Enterprise SAN Storage Networking
Power Consumption	Low-power optimized
Operating Temperature	10°C to 45°C
Form Factor	Mezzanine-style or controller-integrated