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HPE Aruba Q0L12A Host Bus Adapters Overview
HPE StoreFabric SN1600 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter The HPE StoreFabric 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters are designed to support ProLiant Servers with PCI-Express I/O slots to connect to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Storage Arrays using the 32/16/8 Gb Fibre Channel protocol.
The HPE 32GFC Host Bus Adapters bring datacenter infrastructure components to a higher level of performance and efficiency with the ability to deliver twice the bandwidth performance of 16Gb HBAs at lower latency. A 32GFC HBA purchased today is backward compatible with 16Gb and 8Gb storage networks and will protect future investments. When using storage intensive applications, such as backup/restore, database transactions, virtualization, and rich media, the increased performance of the 32GFC infrastructure enables rapid storage and retrieval of critical information. Designed for environments with greater virtual machine density and bandwidth requirements, the 32GFC HBAs enable more applications and VMs to run on a single host server and Fibre Channel port, resulting in reduced cabling and a higher return on IT investment. Enhanced diagnostics and orchestration capabilities make 32Gb Fibre Channel adapters well suited for to deliver on SLA requirements and application performance.
What's New HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers support
Key Features and Benefits Performance
Up to two ports of Gen6 FC delivers 1.6 million1 IOPS and 12,800MBps bandwidth across two 32GFC ports. Enhanced reliability, diagnostics, and accelerated deployment powered by Gen 6 Fibre Channel ASIC.
Advanced integration with HPE StoreFabric B-series Gen 5 and Gen 6 fabrics to speed SAN deployment and configuration, speed and simplify SAN diagnostics, improve SAN resiliency and Quality of Service.
Best combination of Fibre Channel IOPS, latency and throughput performance enables increased application and database transactions per second, enables faster large block transfers and increases the number of VMs that can be supported per server.
Reduced power consumption Latest generation technology saves power by pausing the SFP when activity is not present Gbps per watt increased 100% providing better power consumption compared to previous generations of Fibre Channel adapters.
Support for greater Server Virtualization Higher bandwidth and ability to virtualize physical ports with QoS in the adapter, make these adapters ideal for high density server virtualization environments for increased scalability. Enables more applications and VMs to run on a single server and Fibre Channel port, resulting in reduced cabling and a higher return on IT investment.
Connectivity to HPE Server and Storage Provides an HPE-branded HBA solution which has undergone extensive HPE interoperability testing for connecting HPE ProLiant servers into HPE Storage and networking environments.
What is the HPE Aruba Q0L12A Host Bus Adapter used for?
The HPE Aruba Q0L12A is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise storage networking environments. It features dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports with PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity, making it ideal for connecting servers to SAN storage infrastructure in data centers and large warehouse operations requiring reliable, high-speed data transfer.
What are the connectivity specifications of the Q0L12A?
The Q0L12A Host Bus Adapter provides two 32Gb Fibre Channel ports and connects via PCIe 3.0 x8 interface to the host system. This dual-port configuration enables redundant SAN connectivity and load balancing for mission-critical storage applications in logistics and warehouse environments.
Is the HPE Aruba Q0L12A compatible with HPE StoreFabric infrastructure?
Yes, the Q0L12A is part of the HPE StoreFabric SN1600E family and is fully compatible with HPE's enterprise storage fabric solutions. We offer this adapter as part of our comprehensive HPE Aruba networking and storage solutions portfolio for organizations requiring integrated data networking.
What type of enterprise environments benefit from this Host Bus Adapter?
The Q0L12A is ideal for warehouse management systems, logistics operations, and IT infrastructure requiring high-speed SAN connectivity. Organizations managing large-scale inventory systems, automated material handling, and distributed data centers benefit from its dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for redundant, high-bandwidth storage access.
Can I purchase the HPE Aruba Q0L12A directly from Barcodes Inc?
Yes, we offer the HPE Aruba Q0L12A Host Bus Adapter as part of our extensive inventory of enterprise networking and storage solutions. Contact us today or visit barcodesinc.com to discuss your specific requirements and get pricing for this high-performance adapter.
What support and resources are available for the Q0L12A?
As an authorized HPE distributor, we provide technical support, documentation, and compatibility guidance for the Q0L12A and related StoreFabric solutions. Our team can assist with deployment planning, configuration support, and ensure seamless integration into your existing enterprise infrastructure—contact us today for assistance.
