Detailed Specifications
HPE E7X96A 10 Gb Ethernet 2-Port Adapter (for 3PAR StoreServ)
Overview
The HPE E7X96A is a 2-port 10 Gb/s Ethernet host adapter developed specifically for the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 storage family. It delivers high-bandwidth connectivity for storage traffic such as iSCSI or FCoE in a compact adapter form-factor, enabling storage arrays to leverage 10 Gigabit links rather than legacy 1 Gb or 4/8 Gb Fibre channel. The adapter installs in supported array controller slots and is suitable for mid-range SAN deployments demanding higher throughput and lower latency. It supports SFP+ SR optics and is designed for multimode fibre environments; Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables are not supported on this model.
Key Features
Two 10 Gb/s Ethernet ports for high-throughput storage networking
Compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 series array controllers
Supports SFP+ SR multimode fibre optics for 10 Gb links
Enables migration from legacy Fibre Channel or Gigabit Ethernet host ports
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | E7X96A |
| Product Type | 10 Gb Ethernet 2-Port Host Adapter |
| Port Count | 2 |
| Link Speed | 10 Gb/s per port |
| Interface Type | SFP+ |
| Media Type | Multimode fibre (SR optics) |
| Direct Attach Copper Support | No |
| Compatible Platforms | HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 family |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express based host adapter slot |
| Compliance / Series | Adapter for storage array - not a general server NIC |
| Status | Product retired / end-of-life |
