This item, AK344A, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 81Q PCI-e Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. Further details below.
Connect your servers to your storage network with the HPE 81Q PCI-e Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. This single-channel 8Gb Fibre Channel adapter provides a fast and reliable connection for accessing SAN resources, ensuring efficient data transfer and improved application performance. With support for various operating systems including Windows, VMware, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux and Oracle Solaris, this HBA is versatile enough to meet a wide range of IT infrastructure needs.
This adapter supports a data transfer rate of 8 Gbit/s, optimizing data flow between your servers and storage arrays. Compatible array platforms include but may not be limited to 3PAR, EVA, and MSA families. Compatible servers includes but may not be limited to DL380 Gen9, DL360 Gen9, DL388 Gen9, ML350 Gen9, DL380p Gen8, DL360p Gen8, DL560 Gen8, and DL380 G7. This adapter is a robust solution for demanding storage environments.
HPE Option Part #: AK344A
HPE Spare Part #: n/a
HPE Assembly Part #: n/a
Specifications:
- Port speed: 8 Gb
- Channels: Single
- Slot type: PCIe to Fibre Channel
- Minimum dimensions (W x D x H): 6.35 x 22.86 x 30.48 cm
- Weight: 0.91 kg
- Compatible array platforms: 3PAR
- EVA
- XP / P9500
- MSA1000/MSA1500
- MSA2000fc
- MSA / P2000 G3
- Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows 2003
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- VMware
- Red Hat Linux
- SUSE Linux
- Oracle Solaris
- Host Interface: PCI-X 2.0
- Data Transfer Rate: 8 Gbit/s
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
✅ DL160 Gen8
✅ DL170e G6
✅ DL320e Gen8
✅ DL360 Gen9
✅ DL360e Gen8
✅ DL360p Gen8
✅ DL380 G7
✅ DL380 Gen9
✅ DL380e Gen8
✅ DL380p Gen8
✅ DL385p Gen8
✅ DL388 Gen9
✅ DL560 Gen8
✅ DL580 Gen8
✅ ML150 Gen9
✅ ML350 Gen9
✅ ML350p Gen8
✅ SL160z G6
✅ SL165s G7
✅ SL165z G6
✅ SL170s G6
✅ SL1
✅ and possibly others
Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
Last updated: 9/27/2021
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This product is warrantied against hardware failure for a period of 1 Year from the date of purchase. Before making a purchase, please take a moment to review our return policy below.
Returns
It is the customer's responsibility to verify compatibility with their machine(s) before placing an order. If an item is ordered by mistake, it can be returned for refund, minus a 25% restocking fee, within 5 business days of receipt. The cost of freight is not refundable.
Please be aware that factory-sealed equipment can only be returned if it remains unopened.
Defective Products
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In case your hardware becomes defective during the Global One warranty period, but the HPE warranty has expired, you can return the product to us for a working replacement. You are responsible for the shipment of returned merchandise. However, we will cover the expense of Ground /Economy shipment for the replacement item(s).
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