This item, QW972A, is the HPE option part number for the product described as StoreFabric SN1000Q 16GB 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. Further details below.
The HPE StoreFabric SN1000Q 16Gb 2-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity for Fibre Channel SAN environments, making it ideal for mission-critical workloads and enterprise data centers. Featuring two 16Gb short wave Fibre Channel ports, this plug-in card supports PCI Express 3.0 x8 and provides backward-compatible auto-negotiation at 16/8/4 Gbps, ensuring seamless integration into existing SAN infrastructures.
Engineered with dual-channel support and LC multi-mode SFP+ interfaces, this adapter enables efficient data throughput and improved redundancy. It includes both half-height and full-height brackets for flexible deployment and supports major enterprise operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, VMware, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
Compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers-including but not limited to DL360 Gen9, DL360e Gen8, DL360p Gen8, DL380 G7, DL380 Gen9, DL380e Gen8, DL380p Gen8, DL385p Gen8, DL388 Gen9, DL580 Gen8, ML150 Gen9, ML350 Gen9, and ML350p Gen8-this adapter is a powerful choice for organizations standardizing on Fibre Channel storage connectivity.
HPE Option Part #: QW972A
HPE Spare Part #: 699765-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR QW972A:
- General
- Device Type: Host Bus Adapter
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card - Both Brackets (Half Height and Full Height)
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express x4
- Ports: 2 x 16Gb Fibre Channel
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 16Gb Fibre Channel (SW)
- Media: Multi-mode Optic (SFP+)
- Auto-negotiation: 16/8/4 Gbps
- Features: Dual Channel Auto-negotiation
- Interfaces: 2 x 16Gb Fibre Channel (Short Wave) - LC multi-mode x 2
- Slot Type Supported: PCI Express 3.0 to Fibre Channel
- Connector: Short wave laser with LC type connector
- PCIe Connector: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
- Compatible Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), VMware, Microsoft Windows Hyper-V.
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
PROLIANT ML SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR QW972A
| Spare PN | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | 699765-001 | 16GB 2-port Fibre channel adapter, PCI Express 2.0 to Fibre Channel - For use with SN1000Q ; |
| 680536-001 | 16Gb transceiver - Short Wave (SW), Enhanced Small-form Pluggable (SFP+) |
| 793443-001 | 16GB SFP+ short wave industrial extended transceiver - 100 m (328 ft) on high-bandwidth 50/125 um (OM3) MM fibers, 125 m (410 ft) on OM4 fiber. Cannot be used in the 3PAR product line. ; |
| 793444-001 | 16Gb small form factor pluggable (SFP+) short wave commercial transceiver |
Last updated: 5/2/2025
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