
HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2p FC HBA
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HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2p FC HBA.
Device Type: Host bus adapter. Form Factor: Plug-in card. Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8. Ports: 32Gb Fibre Channel x 2. Connectivity Technology: Wired. Data Link Protocol: 32Gb Fibre Channel. Features: Auto-negotiation, firmware upgradable, QoS, FEC, FDMI, FA-WWN, LCB, CS_CTL, D-Port Diagnostics, FC Ping, FC Trace, RDP. Interfaces: 2 x 32Gb Fibre Channel - SFP+.
Specifications
Highlights
- Dual 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ interfaces
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 host bus interface
- Includes two 32Gb SFP+ transceivers and low-profile bracket
- Advanced diagnostics including D-Port Diagnostics, FC Ping, and FC Trace
- Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Quality of Service (QoS) support
Networking
- Ports
- 32Gb Fibre Channel x 2
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Data Link Protocol
- 32Gb Fibre Channel
- Features
- Auto-negotiation, firmware upgradable, QoS, FEC, FDMI, FA-WWN, LCB, CS_CTL, D-Port Diagnostics, FC Ping, FC Trace, RDP
General
- Device Type
- Host bus adapter
- Form Factor
- Plug-in card
- Interface (Bus) Type
- PCI Express 3.0 x8
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- HPE Apollo 4200 Gen10, 4510 Gen10
- Designed For
- HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Medium Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10, Small Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10
- Designed For
- HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Base, DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Performance, DL345 Gen10 Plus, DL345 Gen10 Plus Base, DL345 Gen10 Plus Entry, DL360 Gen10, DL360 Gen10 All Flash Server for Weka, DL360 Gen10 Base, DL360 Gen10 Compute Server for Cohesity DataPlatform, DL360 Gen10 Entry, DL360 Gen10 High Performance, DL360 Gen10 Low, DL360 Gen10 Network Choice, DL360 Gen10 Performance, DL360 Gen10 Performance for Cohesity DataPlatform, DL360 Gen10 SMB, DL360 Gen10 SMB Network Choice, DL360 Gen10 Solution
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 2.15 cm
- Depth
- 12.07 cm
- Height
- 18.57 cm
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 45 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 15 - 80% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 2 x 32Gb Fibre Channel - SFP+
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts - 3 years
- Service & Support
- Technical support - phone consulting - 3 years
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Low-profile bracket, 2 x 32Gb SFP+
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 with Hyper-V (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V (64-bit)
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The HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a dual-port PCIe 3.0 x8 plug-in card engineered for high-bandwidth SAN connectivity in enterprise data centres. Designed for compatible HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers, it delivers dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports with included SFP+ transceivers for mission-critical virtualisation and high-throughput enterprise storage workloads.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN1600E 32Gb FC HBA used for?
- The HPE SN1600E connects enterprise servers to high-speed Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). It provides dual 32Gb ports to handle high-throughput I/O storage traffic for database and virtualised environments.
Which servers are compatible with this host bus adapter?
- This PCIe 3.0 x8 card is designed for HPE server platforms including HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10, DL325 Gen10 Plus, DL345 Gen10 Plus, and HPE Apollo 4200/4510 Gen10 systems. It includes both standard and low-profile mounting brackets.
Does the HPE SN1600E come with a warranty?
- Yes, it is covered by a 3-year parts warranty. Orders placed through Server Hub include local South African warranty support and are priced in ZAR.