How many Fibre Channel ports does the HP FC2242SR 697888-001 provide?

The HP FC2242SR 697888-001 is a dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter. As indicated in its model description and category, it provides two Fibre Channel ports on a single PCI-Express adapter, allowing connections to multiple fabrics or redundant SAN paths from one HBA.

What host interface does the HP 697888-001 FC2242SR use?

The 697888-001 is described as the HP FC2242SR 4Gb Dual-Port PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, indicating that it uses a PCI-Express host interface. It is further categorized as a dual-port 4Gb Fibre Channel PCIe x4 HBA, meaning it is intended for compatible PCIe x4 slot form factors.

How can I accurately identify this HP Fibre Channel HBA for ordering?

You can identify this adapter by both its model and SKU. The model is HP FC2242SR 4Gb Dual-Port PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, and the specific part number is 697888-001. Using these identifiers helps ensure correct matching in procurement systems and spares inventories.

Is the HP FC2242SR 697888-001 suitable for dual-port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA needs?

Yes, the HP FC2242SR 697888-001 is explicitly categorized as a dual-port 4Gb Fibre Channel PCIe x4 host bus adapter. This makes it appropriate where two 4Gb Fibre Channel connections from a single PCI-Express card are required, such as connecting to multiple fabrics or providing redundant SAN paths.

697888-001 - HP 697888-001 4Gb dual-port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA

Name: HP 697888-001 4Gb dual-port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: HP
SKU: 697888-001

697888-001 - HP 697888-001 4Gb dual-port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP FC2242SR 4Gb Dual-Port PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, SKU 697888-001, is designed to provide Fibre Channel connectivity for server and storage environments. As a dual-port adapter, it supports two Fibre Channel connections, enabling flexible deployment options in fabrics that require multiple links. The 4Gb Fibre Channel capability is suited to environments built on this speed class, aligning with existing SAN infrastructures based on 4Gb technology. Using a PCI-Express interface, this host bus adapter fits systems with compatible PCIe expansion slots, supporting integration into standard server platforms. Classified as a dual-port 4Gb Fibre Channel PCIe x4 HBA, it is appropriate for workloads that rely on Fibre Channel connectivity within this performance range. IT procurement teams can identify it precisely by the model designation FC2242SR and part number 697888-001 when aligning with existing standards and configuration requirements.

HP FC2242SR 4Gb dual-port Fibre Channel HBA
4Gb Fibre Channel speed for compatible SANs
Dual-port design for multiple Fibre Channel links
PCI-Express host interface for server integration
PCIe x4 dual-port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA
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Featuring

Full Duplex
Manufacturer part #	697888-001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	LPE11002; FC2242SR
FC-Tape	Supported
Cable Type	Optical multimode
Controller	FC controller with multifunction native PCI Express core
Fiber Mode	Multi-mode
Part Class	Spare part board (SPS-BD)
Technology	Fibre Channel PCIe HBA
Form Factor	Full height PCIe card

Best for

4Gb Fibre Channel SAN environments
Suitable for infrastructures standardized on 4Gb Fibre Channel, the HP FC2242SR 697888-001 provides host connectivity aligned with existing 4Gb-capable fabrics and storage systems.
Dual-port Fibre Channel deployments
With dual ports, this HP FC2242SR adapter supports scenarios that require two Fibre Channel links from a single PCI-Express HBA, such as redundant fabric connections or segmented SAN access.
PCI-Express x4 HBA integrations
Designed as a dual-port 4Gb Fibre Channel PCIe x4 HBA, the FC2242SR 697888-001 is well suited for servers equipped with compatible PCI-Express slots that need Fibre Channel host connectivity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Fibre Channel speed of the HP 697888-001 FC2242SR adapter?

The HP 697888-001 is the FC2242SR 4Gb Dual-Port PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. It operates in the 4Gb Fibre Channel speed class, making it suitable for SAN environments and storage infrastructures that are designed around 4Gb Fibre Channel connectivity.

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Speed Grade	4.25 Gb/s

Product Line	FC2242SR

Product Type	Fibre Channel host bus adapter

Compatibility	HP ProLiant G6 and G7 servers

Compatible Slot	PCI Express x4

Memory Capacity	4 GB

Auto Negotiation	1 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel SANs

Auto-negotiation	Supported

Fibre Channel Class	Class 2 and Class 3

Fibre Channel Speed	4 Gb/s

Supported Operating Systems	Windows and Linux

PCI Express CEM Specification	1.0a

Operating System Driver Support	HP Smart Component, RPM driver kits

IOPS	150,000 IOPS per channel
Media Type	Optical
Data Transfer Rate	4.24 Gbps
Aggregate Throughput	800 MBps per channel in full-duplex mode

Bus Voltage	3.3 V

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	PCI-Express x4
Port Type	Fibre Channel
Bus Interface	PCI-Express
Host Interface	PCI Express
Connector Style	LC-style duplex
Number of Ports	2
SFP Ports Speed	2 x 4G
Optical Connector	LC multi-mode
PCIe Slot Support	x4, x8, x16
Data Link Protocol	4Gb Fibre Channel
PCIe Lane Negotiation	x1 or x4
PCIe Connector Support	x4, x8, or x16 physical PCIe connector
PCIe Base Specification	1.0a
Number of Fibre Channel Ports	2 ports

HP 697888-001 4Gb dual-port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA