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Green circuit board plug-in card with two LC fibre ports and a metal bracket

HPE

HPE FC2242SRProduct 4 Gbit/s Dual Channel Fibre Channel HBA

SKU CH-VTBV-ED0QA MPN FC2242SRProduct

Dual-channel 4 Gbit/s Fibre Channel HBA with two LC ports for multi-mode fibre, PCI Express host interface and support for Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 and Linux on qualified ProLiant platforms

  • Product typeFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
  • Dual-channel design doubles connectivity with two LC ports
  • 4 Gbit/s transfer rate supports high-throughput storage traffic
  • PCI Express host interface fits modern server slots
  • Multi-mode optical fibre ready for short-reach SAN links
  • Qualified for ProLiant with Enterprise Virtual Array 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000

Dual-Channel 4 Gbit/s Fibre Channel HBA

The HPE StorageWorks FC2242SR is a dual-channel Fibre Channel host bus adapter with two optical LC ports. It connects via PCI Express and supports multi-mode fibre at 4, 2 and 1 Gbit/s. The low-profile plug-in card measures 6.6 by 2.5 inches. It is qualified for ProLiant servers paired with Enterprise Virtual Array 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 8000 storage systems.

Suited for legacy SAN expansion.

This adapter suits administrators extending existing 4 Gbit/s SAN fabrics on supported ProLiant platforms running Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 or Linux. It does not meet the needs of environments requiring current operating-system support or single-mode fibre connectivity.

Dual LC multi-mode ports at 4 Gbit/s

The decisive specification is the pair of LC connectors limited to multi-mode fibre at a maximum of 4 Gbit/s. If the fabric uses single-mode cabling or demands 8 Gbit/s or higher line rates, this card will not work.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Questions about this item

What does the 4 Gbit/s dual-channel rating mean for real throughput?

Each of the two ports can move data at up to 4 Gbit/s, 2 Gbit/s or 1 Gbit/s over multi-mode fibre, giving two independent 4 Gbit/s paths into the storage fabric.

How does the PCI Express host interface limit the card?

The adapter plugs into a PCI Express slot and runs at the Fibre Channel speeds listed — 4 Gbit/s, 2 Gbit/s or 1 Gbit/s — so the bus does not impose a lower ceiling.

What slot space and clearance does the plug-in card need?

The low-profile plug-in card measures 6.6 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide, so it fits a standard PCI Express bracket and requires a full-height slot opening.

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