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- In Stock: 26
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: 650931-B21
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
- Dimensions: 9.92in x 8.66in x 2.52in
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Overview
The HP H221 Host Bus Adapter (part number 650931-B21) delivers reliable and high-performance connectivity for Fibre Channel storage networks. Designed for enterprise environments, this adapter supports 2Gb/s Fibre Channel links and integrates seamlessly with HP BladeSystem and ProLiant servers. It provides a stable foundation for mission critical applications that demand fast data transfer and low latency.
Key Features
- Supports 2Gb/s Fibre Channel data rates for high throughput
- Dual port design enables redundant paths and load balancing
- PCI Express x8 interface ensures maximum bandwidth to the host system
- Compliant with FC-SCSI and FC-IP protocols for versatile storage networking
- Hot-plug capable for minimal downtime during maintenance
- Integrated management tools compatible with HP Systems Insight Manager
Technical Specifications
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Port type: Dual Fibre Channel (LC connector)
- Data rate: 2Gb/s per port
- Supported protocols: FC-SCSI, FC-IP, FCoE
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: typical 8 watts
- Dimensions: 1U half height, 2.5 inch form factor
- Compatibility: HP ProLiant, HP BladeSystem, and select third-party servers with PCIe slots
Applications
The H221 Host Bus Adapter is ideal for data centers, virtualization platforms, and backup or archival solutions that rely on Fibre Channel storage arrays. It is well suited for:
- High-availability clustering and failover configurations
- Database servers that require fast, consistent I/O performance
- Virtual machine hosts running VMware, Hyper-V, or OpenStack
- Enterprise backup appliances that need reliable connectivity to SAN environments
- Any workload that benefits from dual port redundancy and low latency data paths
By choosing the HP H221 Host Bus Adapter, organizations gain a proven, scalable solution that enhances storage network reliability while delivering the performance needed for modern enterprise applications.