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Refurbished HPE StoreFabric SN1000Q single-port PCIe Fibre Channel adapter, green circuit board with metal bracket

HPE Refurbished

HPE QW971A StoreFabric SN1000Q 16GB 1-port Fibre Channel switch module

SKU CH-4485-32G5T MPN QW971A

A 16Gb single-port PCIe Fibre Channel host bus adapter for high-bandwidth server virtualisation and storage consolidation

  • Plug typeFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
  • 16 Gb Fibre Channel throughput accelerates virtualised workloads
  • Single-port design reduces cabling in dense server racks
  • PCIe interface integrates directly into HPE server platforms
  • Backward compatible with 8 Gb and 4 Gb storage networks
  • StoreFabric SN1000Q architecture optimises I/O for database and backup tasks

StoreFabric SN1000Q 16GB HBA

The HPE StoreFabric SN1000Q is a 16GB single-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter built for server virtualization and consolidation workloads. It targets environments that need high bandwidth for I/O intensive applications such as backup, database transactions and rich media. The adapter supports greater virtual machine density on a single server. This refurbished module helps reduce cabling while protecting existing storage investments.

PCIe slot and Fibre Channel fabric readiness

Before ordering, confirm that the host server has an available PCIe slot compatible with the adapter form factor. Verify that the storage fabric operates at 16, 8 or 4Gb speeds so the adapter can negotiate a supported link. Ensure the operating system and hypervisor have the appropriate HPE drivers and firmware for the SN1000Q model. Check that cabling and SFP+ transceivers match the required Fibre Channel connector type.

Sustained throughput in virtualised environments

Under continuous load the adapter maintains consistent throughput for multiple virtual machines sharing a single port. The 16GB bandwidth handles concurrent backup streams and database transactions without the latency spikes seen in short burst tests. Firmware optimisations keep queue depths stable during prolonged I/O intensive operations. This behaviour supports higher return on IT investment in dense virtualisation clusters.

How it compares

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Price $481.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size229 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the HPE QW971A StoreFabric SN1000Q come with cables or brackets, or do I need to buy them separately?

The card is supplied as a bare host bus adapter; fibre-channel cables, SFP+ transceivers and any low-profile brackets must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the single-port 16 Gb model or look for a dual-port version for my server?

Select the single-port QW971A when you need one 16 Gb link; a dual-port adapter would be a different part number not covered by this listing.

What does the 16 Gb rating mean for actual throughput once the adapter is installed in a server?

The 16 Gb figure is the Fibre Channel line rate; effective payload throughput will be lower due to protocol overhead and depends on the storage array and server workload.

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