HP AK344SB StorageWorks 81Q 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 Short Wave Host Bus Adapter

HP AK344SB

Storage Works 81Q 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express Adapter 2.0 

The HPE AK344SB StorageWorks 81Q Host Bus Adapter is a 1-port, 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA designed for high-performance data transfer between HPE servers and storage area networks (SANs). With its PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, it ensures efficient throughput and reliable connectivity for storage-intensive enterprise workloads. 

Features :

The 81Q HBA features a short wave (SW) optical transceiver, supporting up to 300 meters over OM3 multimode fiber. Its SFP+ LC connector provides flexible deployment options while ensuring high signal integrity and consistent performance. The low-profile design fits into dense rackmount servers, maximizing rack space efficiency in growing data centers. This HBA is particularly suited for businesses requiring non-disruptive, hot-swappable connectivity, enabling system upgrades and replacements without downtime. It meets the demands of modern IT infrastructure for reliability, scalability, and speed.

Advanced Options :

Engineered for compatibility with HPE ProLiant and StorageWorks systems, this adapter enables seamless SAN integration, supporting mission-critical applications in virtualization, database operations, and backup environments.