HP StorageWorks 81E 8Gb PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter

The HP AJ762A is a StorageWorks 81E Fibre Channel adapter built for servers that need dependable storage connectivity without adding complexity. It installs in a standard PCIe slot and opens a single channel that moves data at up to 8Gbps, giving virtualized hosts, database clusters, and backup servers the bandwidth they need during peak workloads.

Because it speaks the same language as HP StorageWorks arrays and fabric switches, the adapter drops into existing SAN environments with little configuration. IT teams can use it to expand capacity, add a new host, or replace older 4Gb hardware while keeping the rest of the infrastructure intact.

The low latency path provided by Fibre Channel helps maintain predictable performance when multiple virtual machines hit the storage at once or when large sequential transfers run overnight. This makes the adapter an easy choice for environments such as VMware clusters, Oracle or SQL databases, and servers that handle high throughput tape backups and need to finish jobs inside strict maintenance windows.

Administrators who standardize on HP hardware will appreciate consistent driver support, familiar management tools, and the confidence that comes from end to end vendor compatibility.

Highlights:

• 8Gbps Fibre Channel bandwidth on a single port
• PCIe host interface for quick installation in ProLiant and other compatible servers
• Optimized for HP StorageWorks SAN environments
• Low latency data path suited to virtualization, database, and backup workloads
• Reliable performance backed by HP firmware and driver support