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SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
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Q0L11A Overview
Q0L11A-SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for seamless integration into enterprise server environments. Built as an expansion card, it targets high-performance storage connectivity by providing a dedicated single-port interface that facilitates reliable communications with storage arrays.
This adapter is engineered to support critical data-intensive operations and is optimized for server enhancement and storage expansion use cases. With a focus on robust design and compatibility with industry-standard operating systems, it offers a reliable solution for environments requiring efficient data transfer and high-speed connectivity.
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Q0L11A Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Other
- Interface
- N/A
- PCIe Version
- N/A
- Chipset / Controller
- N/A
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- 1
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- N/A
- Full Height Bracket
- N/A
- Cooling
- N/A
- Operating System Compatibility
- N/A
- Bus Width
- N/A
- Power Requirements
- N/A
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- Q0L11A-SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
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- Width
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- Depth
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Q0L11A Use Case
Accelerating Enterprise Virtualization with Q0L11A-SN1600E 32GB FC HBA
In a VMware vSphere environment, IT teams deploy the Q0L11A-SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH to connect ESXi hosts directly to Fibre Channel SAN arrays. This high-bandwidth, low-latency adapter ensures consistent VM I/O performance, supports live migration, and minimizes storage bottlenecks, resulting in up to 40% faster VM provisioning and improved resource utilization.
High-Speed Backup & DR Replication over Fibre Channel
Backup administrators integrate the Q0L11A-SN1600E 32GB FC HBA in data protection servers to accelerate nightly backups and off-site replication to secondary SANs. With 32 Gb/s throughput and hardware offload, the solution cuts backup windows by 50%, ensures near-zero RPO/RTO, and delivers robust disaster recovery for critical applications.
Optimizing HPC and Analytics Storage Access
In high-performance computing clusters running parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS), researchers install the Q0L11A-SN1600E 32GB FC HBA to maximize storage bandwidth. The dedicated 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel link reduces I/O contention, accelerates data-intensive workloads by up to 30% and supports large-scale simulations, analytics pipelines, and real-time data processing.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 Q0L11A |  749974-B21 |  AK241B |  804367-B21 |  759553-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Other | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | RAID Controller | Storage Controller |
| Interface | N/A | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | N/A | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | N/A | HPE Smart Array P440ar | N/A | HPE Smart Array | N/A |
| Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | SFP+ | N/A | N/A |
| Port Count | 1 | 2 | 1 | N/A | 2 |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | JBOD |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | N/A | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | N/A | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | N/A | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | N/A | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | Q0L11A-SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH | 749974-B21-HPE Smart Array P440ar/2GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Int FIO SAS Controller | AK241B-HP 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit | 804367-B21-HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 (4 Internal Lanes/1GB Cache) 12G SAS Modular Controller | 759553-B21-HPE H240NR SMART HBA |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 1.7 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.3 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 0.8 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.25 lbs | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zeeshan Malik
4
Low latency and stable links.
L
Luc Bernard
5
OEM card installed cleanly.
A
Andrew Miles
3
Great for modern SANs.
P
Pavel Kratochvil
4
Consistent Fibre Channel performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA (SKU: Q0L11A)?
The HPE SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA is a single-port, 32 Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for high-performance server-to-storage connectivity in HPE ProLiant systems.
What are the key features of the SN1600E 32GB 1P FC HBA?
Key features include a 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel port, PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, low latency (<2 µs), NPIV support, and broad HPE ProLiant compatibility for enterprise SAN environments.
Which HPE servers are compatible with this FC HBA?
This adapter is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers with available PCIe 4.0 x8 or x16 slots, including DL, ML, and BL series chassis.
How do I install the SN1600E FC HBA in my server?
Power down the server, insert the HBA into an available PCIe 4.0 x8 slot, secure the card bracket, reconnect cables, power on, and install drivers per the HPE Quick Setup Guide.