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HP

HP 82Q 8Gb Dual Port PCI-e Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter AJ764A

SKU CH-J88S-KWX27

A dual-port PCI-Express Fibre Channel host bus adapter delivering 8Gbps connectivity for storage-intensive server workloads

  • Rated speed8 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Dual-port design provides redundant connectivity for 24/7 uptime
  • 8 Gbps throughput accelerates backup and database workloads
  • PCI-Express interface integrates directly into modern server platforms
  • Virtualization-ready architecture maximizes server utilisation efficiency
  • Redundant HBA support protects mission-critical stored data

HP 82Q Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA

This HP 82Q host bus adapter provides dual-port 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity over a PCI-Express interface. It is built for servers that require redundant links to storage networks in virtualised or database-heavy environments. The adapter suits IT teams managing 24 x 7 infrastructure where failover capability is a design requirement.

Dual-port 8Gbps Fibre Channel interface

The single specification that determines fit is the dual-port 8Gbps Fibre Channel interface on PCI-Express. Each port delivers 8Gbps bandwidth for storage traffic such as backup, restore and rich-media workloads. Buyers who need a different protocol, a single-port design or a higher link speed cannot use this card.

Sustained load behaviour in virtualised workloads

Under sustained load the adapter maintains consistent throughput for storage-intensive applications including database transactions and virtualised server I/O. Redundant HBA installation preserves connectivity during path failures, supporting continuous data access. The design targets steady-state operation in always-on datacentre deployments rather than short burst transfers.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Performance
Rated speed8 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express

Questions about this item

How does the 8 Gbps speed translate to throughput in a live server?

Each of the two ports delivers up to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel bandwidth, so the adapter can move storage traffic at that rate per port when connected to matching 8 Gbps switches and targets.

What PCI Express generation and lane width does the card use, and what practical limit does that impose?

The adapter plugs into a standard PCI Express slot; the bus interface determines the maximum host-side transfer ceiling, so ensure the server slot provides enough lanes for dual-port 8 Gbps operation.

What physical slot and bracket does the card need to install?

It requires a full-height PCI Express slot and ships with a standard bracket, occupying one expansion bay in the server chassis.

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