What is the HP BL p-Class GbE2 SAN Cube Module used for?

This SKU 321145 module provides Fibre Channel SAN connectivity in ProLiant BladeSystem p-Class enclosures. It uses a GbE2 Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for signal conditioning and routes signals via 4-connector FC ports to OctalFC interconnect modules, supporting up to 32 ports from 16 BL30p blades.

What are the port specifications?

Features 4-connector Fibre Channel interfaces with support for 2 Gb/s per port, auto-negotiation to 1 Gb/s. Includes SFP transceivers with LC connectors for external SAN fabric connection, enabling redundant active-active or active-passive configurations.

Which server blades are compatible?

Compatible with HPE ProLiant BL p-Class servers including BL20p G2, BL25p, BL30p, BL35p, and BL45p. FC signals route through the enclosure backplane from dual-port mezzanine cards on blades to the module's conditioning card.

Does it support third-party SANs?

Yes, optimized for HP StorageWorks but compatible with EMC, Hitachi, and IBM SANs. The industry-standard ISP2312 chipset in related FC adapters ensures broad interoperability with boot-from-SAN and redundant path support.

How does signal conditioning work?

The GbE2 FC Mezzanine Card retimes and reconditions signals passing from blade ports through the backplane to OctalFC modules. This isolates FC from Ethernet LAN traffic in the same chassis, maintaining 2 Gb/s integrity without additional repeaters.

What form factor does it use?

Blade module form factor for p-Class enclosures, installing into GbE2 Interconnect Switch bays. Pairs with OctalFC modules at enclosure rear for SFP-based FC breakout, supporting dense deployments up to 16 blades.

321145-001 - HP 321145 BL p-Class GbE2 SAN Cube Module 4x FC Ports Blade

Name: 321145-001 - HP 321145 BL p-Class GbE2 SAN Cube Module 4x FC Ports Blade
Brand: HP
SKU: 321145-001
Price: 115 USD
Availability: InStock

321145-001 - HP 321145 BL p-Class GbE2 SAN Cube Module 4x FC Ports Blade | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP BL p-Class GbE2 SAN Cube Module with FC Conditioning Card (SKU 321145) is an enterprise-grade blade module designed for ProLiant BladeSystem p-Class enclosures. It features 4-connector Fibre Channel interfaces for direct SAN connectivity, incorporating signal conditioning via the GbE2 Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card to ensure reliable data transmission at up to 2 Gb/s per port. This module supports pass-through of Fibre Channel signals from server blades like BL20p G2, BL30p, and others through the enclosure backplane to OctalFC interconnect modules with SFP transceivers. Compatible with HP StorageWorks and third-party SANs including EMC and Hitachi, it enables redundant paths for high availability. Ideal for consolidating Ethernet LAN and FC SAN access in dense blade environments, supporting up to 32 FC ports per enclosure. Procurement teams value its integration for scalable storage solutions in data centers.

4x Fibre Channel ports with 2 Gb/s speed per port
GbE2 Mezzanine Card for FC signal retiming & conditioning
ProLiant BladeSystem p-Class enclosure blade module
Supports up to 32 FC ports per enclosure via backplane
Compatible w/ BL20p G2, BL30p servers & HP/EMC/Hitachi SANs
SFP transceivers for LC connectors, auto-negotiation 1-2 Gb/s

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	321145-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Product Line	ProLiant BladeSystem p-Class
Product Type	GbE2 SAN Cube Module with FC Conditioning Card
Compatibility	BL p-Class server blade enclosure
Interconnect Modules	OctalFC (8-port SAN)

Network & Communication

Data Transfer Rate	2 Gb/s per port

Physical Characteristics

Compatible systems

Compatible with HP ProLiant BladeSystem p-Class enclosures

HP ProLiant BladeSystem
Model: p-Class
Form factor: Blade
Fits in p-Class system interconnect bay

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SAN Connectivity
Provides 4-connector Fibre Channel ports with signal conditioning for direct SAN attachment in p-Class enclosures, supporting up to 2 Gb/s per port with auto-negotiation.
BladeServer Integration
Integrates with ProLiant BL20p G2, BL30p blades via backplane to OctalFC modules, enabling redundant FC paths for high-availability storage access.
Enterprise Data Centers
Supports FC pass-through for up to 32 ports per enclosure, compatible with HP StorageWorks, EMC, and Hitachi SANs in dense blade deployments.
Signal Conditioning
Uses GbE2 Mezzanine Card for retiming FC signals, ensuring integrity from server blades to external fabric without Ethernet interference.

Network Ports	4-connector Fibre Channel
SFP Transceivers	Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)
Port Configuration	active-active or active-passive
Fibre Channel Ports	8 per OctalFC module

HP 321145 BL p-Class GbE2 SAN Cube Module 4x FC Ports Blade

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