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HPE QW972A16Gb Dual Port Host Bus Network Adapter

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HPE QW972A: 16Gb Dual Port FC HBA, high-speed, reliable.

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Detailed Specifications

HPE QW972A

Store Fabric SN1000Q 16 Gb Dual‑Port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA

The HPE QW972A StoreFabric SN1000Q is a robust dual‑port 16 Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for HPE ProLiant servers. It delivers enterprise‑grade connectivity for SAN environments, boosting I/O performance, resilience, and future readiness in high‑demand workloads.

Features

This high-bandwidth HBA features dual 16 Gb/s FC ports over PCIe 3.0 (x4/x8), enabling low-latency access to Fibre Channel storage systems. Backward compatibility with 8 Gb and 4 Gb SANs ensures seamless upgrade paths.

Advanced Options

With support for NVMe over Fibre Channel and Smart SAN zoning, it integrates into modern, virtualized, and NVMe-capable SAN infrastructures .It includes both full‑height and low‑profile brackets, making it suitable for a wide range of HPE ProLiant chassis across Gen7–Gen10 series.

Product Key Features

  •  16 Gb/s Dual FC Ports – Up to 16 Gbps per port; backward compatible with 8/4 Gb SANs

  •  PCIe 3.0 Interface (x4/x8) – Ensures low-latency connectivity to host servers

  •  2× I/O Performance vs 8/4 Gb HBA – Doubles throughput for storage-intensive apps

  •  Smart SAN & NVMe over FC Ready – Support for HPE’s Smart SAN zoning and emerging NVMe/FC ﹣future-proof

  •  Full-/Low‑Profile Brackets Included – Flexible installation in various server chassis

  •  Active Health & FEC Diagnostics – Integrated diagnostics, FEC, D‑Port tests, link cable beaconing, QS_CTL QoS

Reliability & Performance

Built for mission‑critical environments, the SN1000Q supports forward error correction, cable/link diagnostics, Active Health System telemetry, and QS_CTL for traffic prioritization. These features deliver operational visibility, self-healing capabilities, and top-tier performance per watt—ensuring optimal performance under stress and sustained workloads .

Key Features (Bullet List)

  • 2 × 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, auto‑negotiates 16/8/4 Gb

  • PCIe 3.0 (x4/x8) host interface

  • Smart SAN zoning & NVMe over Fibre Channel support

  • Full-/Low‑Profile PCIe brackets included

  • Integrated diagnostics: FEC, beaconing, D-Port, Active Health

  • Ideal for virtualized, high I/O SAN environments

SpecificationDetail
Model Number QW972A
Part Number 699765‑001 (spare)
Product Type Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Form Factor Plug-in PCIe card (Full & Low Profile)
PCIe Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 (supports x8)
Fibre Ports 2 × 16 Gb/s Short-Wave LC (SFP+)
Backward Compatibility 16/8/4 Gb/s auto-negotiation
Smart SAN Support Yes (target-driven zoning)
Diagnostics & Features FEC, LCB, D-Port, Active Health, QS_CTL
NVMe‑FC Ready Yes
Supported OS Windows, VMware, RHEL, SLES, Hyper-V
Compatible Servers HPE ProLiant Gen7/8/9/10 DL/ML/SL series
Warranty 90 days – 3 years (varies by vendor)
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