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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: E7Y68B
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 18.00lb
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Overview
The HP Brocade FC16-32 32-Port 16GB/Sec Blade Module (part number E7Y68B) is a high-density fibre channel interface designed for blade server environments. It delivers reliable 16 Gbps connectivity across 32 ports, enabling fast data transfers for storage area networks, virtualization platforms and high-performance computing clusters. Built to integrate seamlessly with HP BladeSystem chassis, this module provides scalable bandwidth while maintaining a compact footprint.
Key Features
- 32 independent 16 Gbps fibre channel ports for maximum I/O density
- Supports both full duplex and half duplex operation
- Hot-plug design for non-disruptive installation and replacement
- Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity
- Low latency performance optimized for mission critical workloads
- Compatible with HP BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: E7Y68B
- Manufacturer: HP
- Port Count: 32
- Port Speed: 16 Gbps per port
- Total Bandwidth: 512 Gbps aggregate
- Connector Type: LC duplex
- Form Factor: Blade module, single slot
- Power Consumption: Approx 45 W typical
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Operating Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
Applications
The FC16-32 blade module is ideal for data centre and enterprise environments that require high-speed storage connectivity. Typical use cases include:
- Storage area network (SAN) deployments with high I/O demand
- Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with intensive data workloads
- High performance computing clusters that need low latency fabric
- Backup and disaster recovery systems requiring fast data replication
- Enterprise applications such as databases, ERP and analytics platforms
By delivering 16 Gbps per port in a compact blade form factor, the HP Brocade FC16-32 module helps organisations scale their storage infrastructure while reducing cabling complexity and power consumption.