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HP AK344A Fibre Channel card, PCI-X, single LC port, standard bracket

HP Refurbished

HP AK344A 8Gbps PCI-X Fibre Channel network card

SKU CH-AQQ0-0Z1D6 MPN AK344A

PCI-X 8Gbps Fibre Channel adapter with one LC connector for storage area networks

  • Rated speed8 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-X
  • Connection types1 x LC
  • Key featuresOperating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (x86 and 64
  • 8 Gbps throughput for fast storage networking
  • Single LC connector simplifies fibre cabling
  • PCI-X interface fits legacy server slots
  • Broad OS support covers Windows Server 2003 and Linux
  • Refurbished HP adapter validated for ProLiant platforms

8Gbps PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA

This HP AK344A is an 8Gbps PCI-X Fibre Channel host bus adapter with a single LC connector. It connects servers to Fibre Channel storage networks using the PCI-X bus. The card includes a standard bracket for full-height slots. It is a refurbished unit.

Servers needing single-port 8Gbps Fibre Channel

This adapter suits administrators maintaining legacy HP ProLiant servers or other systems with PCI-X slots that require 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity. It supports Windows Server 2003 and specific Red Hat and SUSE Linux Enterprise releases. It is not for systems that only have PCI Express slots, nor for deployments needing dual ports or speeds above 8Gbps.

PCI-X interface determines compatibility

The card uses a PCI-X interface, so it only fits motherboards or risers with PCI-X slots. PCI Express slots are physically and electrically incompatible. Verify the server has an available PCI-X slot before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $63.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameAK344A
Performance
Rated speed8 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-X
Connection types1 x LC
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How much power does the AK344A draw when running continuously?

The adapter uses a single 8Gbps LC fibre connection over a PCI-X slot, which typically draws modest power within the slot specification.

What slot type must the server have for this card to fit?

The card requires an available PCI-X slot with a standard bracket.

Will the AK344A work in a ProLiant ML server running Windows Server 2003 64-bit?

Yes, the adapter lists Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (x86 and 64-bit Extended) and HP ProLiant ML platforms among its supported operating systems.

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