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HPE QMH2672Product 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

SKU CH-ESF6-KA07Q MPN QMH2672Product

A 16Gb Fibre Channel mezzanine adapter that doubles 8Gb I/O performance for virtualized storage networks

  • Doubles I/O performance versus 8 Gb FC HBAs
  • Backward compatible with 8 Gb storage networks
  • Full port isolation protects data integrity
  • Mezzanine form factor fits dense server chassis
  • Supports virtualized environments with higher VM density

16Gb Fibre Channel Mezzanine HBA

The HPE QMH2672 is a mezzanine-form-factor host bus adapter delivering 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity. It targets enterprise servers that require high-throughput storage networking for virtualised workloads, backup operations and database transactions. The adapter fits supported blade or rack platforms that accept mezzanine I/O modules.

Upgrade from 8Gb Fibre Channel HBAs

This module doubles the I/O throughput of 8Gb Fibre Channel adapters while maintaining backward compatibility with existing 8Gb SAN fabrics. The performance gain is justified when storage-intensive applications saturate current links or when virtual machine density demands more bandwidth per port. Full port isolation protects traffic separation in multi-tenant environments.

Verify mezzanine slot and firmware compatibility

Confirm the target server chassis lists the QMH2672 or part number 710608-B21 in its qualified mezzanine options. Ensure the system firmware and operating-system drivers support 16Gb Fibre Channel operation. The adapter is not suitable for platforms lacking a compatible mezzanine slot or for deployments requiring external PCIe form-factor cards.

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Price $57.99
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Brand nameHPE

Questions about this item

What server slot does the QMH2672 mezzanine card fit?

The QMH2672 is a mezzanine form-factor HBA that installs in a supported HPE server mezzanine slot; verify your server's mezzanine bay compatibility before purchase.

How is the 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA installed in the server?

Power down the server, open the chassis, align the QMH2672 with the mezzanine connector, press firmly until seated, secure the retention screw, then close the chassis.

What replacement part number should I order for a spare QMH2672?

Order HPE part number 710608-B21 to obtain an identical 16Gb Fibre Channel mezzanine HBA for future replacement or expansion.

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