Detailed Specifications
HP AK344SB - Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Overview :
The HP AK344SB is a 1-port 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for enterprise servers. It allows storage-engineers and data-centre technicians to connect a server directly to a Fibre Channel SAN fabric via PCI Express. Supporting backward compatibility to 4 Gb and 2 Gb FC networks, the card enables migration while preserving existing infrastructure. It fits into rack-mount server environments, blade servers or standard tower servers in data-centre or campus storage zones. It is compatible with both full-height and low-profile brackets, and integrates into typical SAN management platforms without requiring special host-bus tweaks beyond standard HBA driver installation.
Key Features :
Single 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel port, SFP+ short-wave optic
PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface for high I/O throughput
Low-profile and full-height bracket support for server flexibility
Backward compatible with 4 Gb and 2 Gb Fibre Channel fabrics
Supports N-port ID virtualization for multiple VM assignment
Specifications :
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | AK344SB |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 8 Gb/s |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Number of Ports | 1 Fibre Channel port |
| Supported Cable Type | Short-wave fibre optic (SFP+) |
| Bracket Type | Full-height + low-profile supplied |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 2.5 inch × 9 inch × 12 inch (approx) |
| Weight | 2 lb (approx) |
| Compatibility | 4 Gb and 2 Gb Fibre Channel fabrics |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity (Operating) | 10% - 90% non-condensing |
| Warranty (Parts/Days) | 3 years parts exchange |
