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Green plug-in card with two fibre-channel ports and a metal bracket

HPE

HPE AP768A 42B 4Gb dual-port fibre channel host bus adapter

SKU CH-B5SN-J80Q4

A dual-port 4 Gbit/s Fibre Channel host bus adapter that plugs into a PCI Express slot

  • Dual ports double SAN connectivity options
  • 4 Gbit/s throughput supports demanding storage workloads
  • PCI Express interface fits modern ProLiant servers
  • Plug-in card form factor enables simple installation
  • HPE StorageWorks design ensures array compatibility

HPE AP768A dual-port HBA

The HPE AP768A is a 4 Gbit/s Fibre Channel host bus adapter with two ports on a plug-in card. It connects HP ProLiant servers to HP StorageWorks arrays over the PCI Express bus. This module suits administrators expanding SAN connectivity in existing 4 Gb infrastructure.

Installation notes

The card installs into an available PCI Express slot and requires driver support from the host operating system. Common issues include mismatched firmware between the adapter and the storage array, or incorrect zoning configuration on the switch fabric.

Sustained operation

At 4 Gbit/s per port the adapter delivers consistent throughput for block storage traffic. The dual-port design provides path redundancy so workloads continue if one link or switch fails. Thermal output is typical for a low-profile plug-in card under continuous load.

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Price $184.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameHPE

Questions about this item

How can I verify the AP768A is operating at the 4 Gbit/s data transfer rate after installation?

Check the adapter status in the server BIOS or HPE management software; both ports should report a negotiated link speed of 4 Gbit/s with no errors.

What ships with the AP768A dual-port host bus adapter and what must I source separately?

The plug-in card itself is included; compatible SFP transceivers and fibre patch cables for each port are not supplied and must be purchased separately.

Which version of the 42B adapter should I choose for a PCI Express slot in an HPE ProLiant server?

The AP768A is the 42B 4Gb dual-port model designed for PCI Express slots in HPE ProLiant servers connecting to HPE StorageWorks arrays.

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