What Fibre Channel speed is supported by the HP FCA2214 HBA?

According to its designation, the HP FCA2214 is a 2Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter. This associates it with environments and storage infrastructures that operate at the 2Gb Fibre Channel speed class. Buyers should align this adapter with SAN fabrics and devices designed around 2Gb Fibre Channel capabilities.

How many Fibre Channel ports are available on the HP 283384-001 adapter?

The HP FCA2214 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA, listed under the category PCI-X, 2GB, single-port, provides a single Fibre Channel port. This makes it suitable for configurations where one Fibre Channel link per adapter is sufficient, such as straightforward server to SAN connections following a single-port topology design.

What kind of product is the HP FCA2214 2Gb, SKU 283384-001?

The HP FCA2214 2Gb, associated with SKU 283384-001, is categorized as a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. This means it is designed to provide host connectivity to Fibre Channel networks rather than general Ethernet networking. It fits use cases where servers need dedicated Fibre Channel links to storage or SAN resources.

How can procurement teams accurately reference this HP Fibre Channel adapter?

Procurement teams can reference this adapter using the SKU 283384-001 and the model name HP FCA2214 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA. These identifiers, combined with its classification as a PCI-X, single-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter, help ensure the exact product is specified and sourced consistently across purchasing documents.

283384-001 - HP 283384-001 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA adapter

Name: HP 283384-001 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 283384-001
Price: 45 USD
Availability: InStock

283384-001 - HP 283384-001 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP FCA2214 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA, SKU 283384-001, is a single-port host bus adapter designed for Fibre Channel connectivity in compatible environments. As a PCI-X adapter, it integrates into systems that support this interface standard, providing a Fibre Channel link for storage networking. The 2Gb Fibre Channel capability offers a defined performance level suitable for infrastructures built around this speed class. With a single-port configuration, it is aimed at straightforward connectivity requirements where one Fibre Channel interface per adapter is sufficient. Positioned within the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter category, this model fits use cases that require stable Fibre Channel connections rather than multiple interface types. Organizations standardizing on PCI-X and 2Gb Fibre Channel can align this adapter with existing hardware strategies, using the clearly defined interface type, speed class, and port count as key selection criteria during IT procurement and lifecycle planning.

2Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter
Single-port Fibre Channel connectivity
PCI-X interface for compatible systems
HP brand FCA2214 Fibre Channel HBA
Designed for Fibre Channel host connectivity
SKU 283384-001 for precise identification

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Featuring

Sub-Category
Manufacturer part #	283384-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	FCA2214
Bit Width	64-bit
Technology	Fibre Channel
Form Factor	Full-height PCI card with standard bracket
Bracket Type	Standard bracket
Intended Use	Server and storage connectivity for Fibre Channel SANs
Product Line	FCA2214
Product Type	Host Bus Adapter

Compatible systems

Confirmed as an HP FCA2214 Fibre Channel HBA for PCI-X systems; no system compatibility list was verified.

Best for

PCI-X based servers
Suitable for systems that require a PCI-X interface, as the HP FCA2214 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA, SKU 283384-001, is specified as a PCI-X adapter.
2Gb Fibre Channel storage
Applies to environments standardized on 2Gb Fibre Channel, since this HBA is specified as a 2Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter.
Single-port Fibre Channel links
Appropriate for infrastructures needing a single-port Fibre Channel connection per adapter, as this model is defined as a single-port HBA.
Fibre Channel host connectivity
Useful where Fibre Channel host connectivity is required, as the adapter is categorized as a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter.

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Host Bus Type	PCI / PCI-X compatible host bus adapter

Bus Clock Speed	66 MHz PCI

Adapter Category	StorageWorks Fibre Channel HBA

Fibre Channel Speed	2GB

Bus-powered Operation	Powered from PCI bus (no auxiliary power connector)

Operating System Focus	Linux-focused HBA variant

Supported Operating Systems	Windows and Linux only

Maximum Fibre Channel Signaling Rate	2 Gb/s

Bus Throughput Class	64-bit 66 MHz PCI bandwidth class

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 ports
HBA Type	Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Interface	PCI-X
Port Speed	2Gbps
Host Interface	PCI-X, 122MHz
Fibre Channel Ports	2
Bus Interface Standard	PCI (32/64-bit, 66 MHz capable)
Fibre Channel Port Type	Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter port
Fibre Channel Port Count	1 Fibre Channel port
Physical Interface Connector	Single external Fibre Channel connector on standard bracket

HP 283384-001 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA adapter