HPE SN1200E 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

The HPE Q0L13A is a single-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter that pushes data at 16 Gb per second, giving storage-hungry applications the bandwidth they need without introducing new delays.

In daily use, the adapter shines in environments where every input or output operation counts. Virtual machines start faster, database queries complete sooner, and large backup jobs finish on schedule instead of creeping into production hours. If your servers run critical workloads that cannot afford performance dips, this adapter keeps the data pipeline open and responsive.

The card protects existing investments because it negotiates down to 8 Gb or 4 Gb Fibre Channel speeds. That backward compatibility lets you mix newer and older switches in the same fabric while you plan broader upgrades. Administrators who manage mixed operating systems will appreciate that the adapter works with Microsoft Windows Server, major Linux distributions, and VMware.

Installation is straightforward: the plug-in card drops into a low-profile slot, so it fits dense rack servers commonly found in modern data centers. HPE validates the adapter for a wide range of Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers, so you can add high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity without second-guessing platform support.

• 16 Gb single port Fibre Channel connection for fast data movement
• Compatible with 8 Gb and 4 Gb Fibre Channel networks
• Plug-in card that fits systems with a low-profile slot
• Certified for Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, and VMware environments
• Supported across many HPE Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers
• Compact card weighing 128 g with dimensions of 120.7 × 21.5 × 185.7 mm
• Engineered for storage-intensive workloads and dense virtualization