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761878-B21 Overview
761878-B21-HP H244br FIO Smart HBA is a high-performance storage controller expansion card designed to enhance server capabilities and enable efficient storage expansion. It is engineered with a robust PCIe interface and built specifically for demanding enterprise applications.
761878-B21-HP H244br FIO Smart HBA features a PCIe x8 interface operating on the PCIe 3.0 generation to deliver reliable and high-speed data transfers. With its low-profile bracket design, this smart HBA is ideally suited for compact systems and supports a range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi for versatile server enhancement and NAS use cases.
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761878-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
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- Hpe
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Low Profile Bracket
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 761878-B21-HP H244br FIO Smart HBA
761878-B21 Use Case
High-Throughput Virtualization Storage for Enterprise VMware Clusters
In large data centers running VMware vSphere, the 761878-B21 HP H244br FIO Smart HBA delivers line-rate 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput with CPU-offload capabilities. By bypassing host OS I/O stacking and leveraging hardware‐accelerated buffer management, it sustains sub-millisecond latency under peak VM load. Outcome: 50 % higher VM density, consistent SLAs and reduced compute overhead.
Sub-Millisecond Transaction Processing for Enterprise Databases
In financial services and online retail environments using Oracle or Microsoft SQL, the H244br FIO Smart HBA provides guaranteed sub-millisecond response times and end-to-end data integrity via hardware‐assisted flow control. Its multi-path failover and advanced error correction achieve 99.999 % uptime for OLTP workloads. Outcome: 40 % faster query execution, predictable transaction throughput and streamlined compliance reporting.
Accelerated Backup & Disaster Recovery Over Fibre Channel SAN
In global enterprises replicating mission-critical datasets to off-site facilities, the 761878-B21 Smart HBA optimizes backup windows with intelligent I/O queue management and fault-tolerant path selection. It supports nonstop replication at full port speed while maintaining low CPU utilization. Outcome: Backup jobs complete 60 % faster, RPO under 15 minutes and simplified DR failover testing.
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Reviews & Ratings
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Aaron Phelps
5
H244br HBA worked perfectly for JBOD.
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Owais Khan
5
OEM adapter avoided configuration hassles.
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Mads Jensen
5
Consistent host bus performance.
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Peter Wallace
5
Simple and reliable.
R
Radoslaw Maj
5
Good HBA option.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP H244br FIO Smart HBA?
The HP H244br FIO Smart HBA is a dual-port 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel host bus adapter with integrated Fabric I/O offload that optimizes CPU utilization and storage traffic in HPE ProLiant servers.
What are the key features of the HP H244br FIO Smart HBA?
Key features include dual 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, PCIe Gen3 x8 interface, Smart Fabric offload for CPU efficiency, broad OS support, NPIV and QoS capabilities, and low-profile form factor.
Which port speeds and protocols does the H244br support?
The H244br auto-negotiates 4 Gb, 8 Gb and 16 Gb Fibre Channel speeds, supports FC-AL and FCP protocols, and offers up to 1.94 GB/s throughput per port.
Which HPE ProLiant servers are compatible with this HBA?
It is validated on HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, including DL360, DL380, ML350 and BL460c series with available PCIe Gen3 x8 slots.
Which operating systems and hypervisors are supported?
Supported platforms include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Citrix XenServer with HPE driver integration.
Can I install or remove the H244br while the server is running?
Yes. It is hot-pluggable in supported HPE chassis, allowing safe insertion or removal without powering down the server.
What cables or transceivers are required for the H244br?
You need two LC-LC multi-mode or single-mode Fibre Channel cables and matching 16 Gb/s SFP+ transceivers (sold separately).
What management tools are available for this Smart HBA?
Manage it via HPE OneView, Smart Storage Administrator, Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) and standard OS CLI utilities for fabric zoning and diagnostics.
What is the physical form factor and interface of the H244br?
The adapter is a low-profile, full-height card occupying one slot and interfaces via a PCIe Gen3 x8 connector.
How do I install the HP H244br FIO Smart HBA?
Shut down the server, insert the card into an available PCIe Gen3 x8 slot, secure the bracket, power up, then install the HPE driver package from Service Pack for ProLiant.
Does the H244br support NPIV for virtualization?
Yes. It supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) with up to 255 virtual ports per physical port, ideal for VMware and other hypervisors.
What aggregate throughput can I achieve with this adapter?
Each port delivers up to 1.94 GB/s raw throughput, yielding an aggregate bandwidth of 3.88 GB/s across both ports.
How does the Smart HBA architecture benefit performance?
Smart Fabric offloads compute-intensive Fibre Channel processing from the host CPU to the adapter, reducing latency and freeing server resources.
Is the HP H244br supported in non-HPE servers?
While it may function in any PCIe Gen3 x8 slot, HPE only validates firmware and driver support on HPE ProLiant platforms.
What warranty coverage does the H244br include?
It comes with HPE’s limited lifetime warranty, including three years of parts, labor and on-site support options.
How do I update firmware on the H244br FIO Smart HBA?
Use HPE Service Pack for ProLiant or Intelligent Provisioning to download and apply the latest adapter firmware and driver updates in minutes.