United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
O
Oliver Grant
4
32Gb FC HBA delivered excellent SAN speeds.
Q0L12A
Original Stock
Ready to Ship
SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
Q0L12A
- Description:
- SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- Condition:
- Warranty:
- 3
- List Price:
$4,471.49
- Price:
$1,565.0265% off
Quantity:
1
Business price:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
Q0L12A Overview
Q0L12A-SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for server and storage expansion applications. This expansion card is ideal for environments that demand reliable data transfer and low latency between servers and storage networks.
The card utilizes a PCIe x8 interface operating on the PCIe 3.0 generation, powered by the SN1600E controller chipset. It features dual SFP+ ports that support up to 10Gbps data transfer, offers passive cooling in a full-height bracket design, and is compatible with Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. Its robust design makes it well-suited for use cases in storage expansion and data center server enhancement.
Q0L12A price is $1,565.02, a 65% saving from the Hpe list price of $4,471.49. Q0L12A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for Q0L12A for additional pricing. Browse the full category range or explore all Hpe products.
Q0L12A Specifications
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- Port Count
- 2
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Full Height Bracket
- Yes
- Cooling
- Passive
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- Low Profile Bracket
- No
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Supported Ports
- SFP+
- Chipset / Controller
- SN1600E
- Max Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Product Name
- Q0L12A-SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
Q0L12A Use Case
Accelerating Virtualized Data Centers with Q0L12A-SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
In a VMware ESXi cluster supporting 1,000+ VMs, the Q0L12A-SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA provides dual-port 32 Gbps connectivity to Fibre Channel SAN arrays. This deployment delivers sub-1 ms latency and 6.4 GB/s throughput per host, enabling consistent VM performance during peak workloads and simplifying storage consolidation with enterprise-grade reliability.
Ensuring Zero-Data-Loss Disaster Recovery with Q0L12A-SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
For synchronous replication between primary data centers and DR sites, the Q0L12A-SN1600E’s dual-port design sustains 32 Gbps links over long-reach fibre, supporting RPO/RTO SLAs under 15 minutes. The solution automates failover for mission-critical databases, ensuring zero-data-loss and rapid recovery with built-in path failover and fabric resiliency.
Optimizing AI/ML Training Storage Pipelines with Q0L12A-SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH
In GPU-accelerated AI/ML clusters, the Q0L12A-SN1600E provides dedicated 32 Gbps fabric connectivity to high-performance NVMe-over-FC arrays. This setup delivers sustained 5 GB/s read/write bandwidth per node, reducing model-training times by 40% and supporting concurrent data preprocessing at petabyte scale with industry-leading availability.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| Q0L12A |  873373-B21 |  749680-B21 |  804367-B21 |  P9D93A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | RAID Controller | RAID Controller | Storage Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | N/A | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | SN1600E | HPE NVMe Controller | HP Smart Array P244BR | HPE Smart Array | N/A |
| Supported Ports | SFP+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Port Count | 2 | N/A | 2 | N/A | 1 |
| Max Data Rate | 10Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | N/A |
| 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 | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Full Height Bracket | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | Q0L12A-SN1600E 32GB 2P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PL-SH | 873373-B21-HPE Gen10 Purley NVMe FIO Setting | 749680-B21-HP SMART ARRAY P244BR/1GB FBWC 12GB 2PORTS INT SAS | 804367-B21-HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 (4 Internal Lanes/1GB Cache) 12G SAS Modular Controller | P9D93A-SN1100Q 16GB 1P FC HBA NO DEAL REG PRICING PL-1Y |
| Height | N/A | 1.0 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 3.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | 7.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | 0.5 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Shahzaib Riaz
5
OEM adapter installed smoothly.
H
Henri Dubois
5
Low latency Fibre Channel performance.
P
Paul Edwards
5
Great for high speed SANs.
S
Sergio Conti
5
Reliable enterprise HBA.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA (SKU: Q0L12A)?
The HPE SN1600E (SKU: Q0L12A) is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for high-performance SAN connectivity in enterprise servers.
What are the key features of the SN1600E 32Gb FC HBA?
The SN1600E offers two 32Gb Fibre Channel ports, PCIe Gen3 x8 interface, low latency, advanced error recovery, and HPE Smart SAN capabilities for simplified SAN management.
How does the SN1600E HBA improve storage performance?
By delivering 32Gb/s per port bandwidth, end-to-end hardware offload, and full fabric boot support, the SN1600E minimizes latency and maximizes I/O throughput for critical workloads.
Which servers are compatible with the HPE SN1600E HBA?
The SN1600E is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 rack, tower and blade servers with available PCIe Gen3 x8 slots.
Which operating systems does the SN1600E support?
It supports Microsoft Windows Server, various Linux distributions (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), VMware ESXi, and Citrix XenServer with HPE-certified drivers.
Is the SN1600E hot-pluggable and bracket-free?
No. The SN1600E is a full-height, non-hot-pluggable card requiring a PCIe Gen3 x8 slot and standard server chassis access for installation.
What cable types and transceivers are required?
Use SFP+ optical transceivers or direct-attach copper cables rated for 32Gb Fibre Channel to ensure optimal signal integrity and distance.
Can I use SN1600E for SAN boot or OS-level boot?
Yes. The SN1600E supports full fabric-based boot (FBB) and SAN-initiated boot from Fibre Channel LUNs for OS-level boot scenarios.
How do I install the SN1600E HBA in my server?
Power down the server, insert the SN1600E into an available PCIe Gen3 x8 slot, secure the bracket, connect the Fibre Channel cables, and power on.
Where can I download drivers and firmware for the SN1600E?
Download the latest drivers and firmware from the HPE Support Center by searching for SKU Q0L12A or SN1600E in the driver section.
What management tools are available for the SN1600E?
Use HPE Fibre Channel Configuration Utility (FCU), HPE Smart SAN Management Suite, and OEM SAN management tools for zoning and diagnostics.
What is the power consumption of the SN1600E adapter?
Typical power consumption is approximately 6W under idle conditions and peaks at 9W during full 32Gb/s operation per port.
Does the SN1600E support multipathing and high availability?
Yes. It is fully compatible with MPIO, ALUA and Path Selection policies on Windows, Linux and VMware for load balancing and failover.
What warranty covers the HPE SN1600E HBA?
The SN1600E includes a one-year limited warranty, with optional HPE Care Pack services for extended hardware support and on-site repair.
How does the SN1600E differ from the SN1100-series HBA?
The SN1600E doubles port speed from 16Gb to 32Gb, adds Smart SAN features and enhances performance with PCIe Gen3 x8 interface versus PCIe Gen3 x4.
What applications benefit most from the SN1600E 32Gb HBA?
Data-intensive workloads like virtualization, databases, backup/recovery, and high-performance computing gain maximum throughput and low latency.