What is the interface speed of the HPE SPS-ADAPTER FC 4GBIT 4 PORT 641232-001?

The model name specifies FC 4GBIT, indicating that the adapter provides 4 Gbit per second Fibre Channel connectivity. This positions it for infrastructures built around 4 Gbit Fibre Channel links. When planning deployments, ensure that the connected SAN switches and storage systems support 4 Gbit Fibre Channel operation.

How many Fibre Channel ports are available on the 641232-001 adapter?

: "The adapter is identified as SPS-ADAPTER FC 4GBIT 4 PORT and as a 4-port Fibre Channel adapter. This indicates it offers four Fibre Channel ports on a single host bus adapter. The four-port design is useful when a server needs multiple SAN connections, such as linking to separate fabrics or multiple storage arrays.

What product category does the HPE 641232-001 belong to?

The HPE 641232-001 is categorized as a Network Adapter, specifically under Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter and more precisely as a 4 Gbit per second, 4-port Fibre Channel adapter. This classification confirms that it is intended for storage area network connectivity rather than general-purpose Ethernet networking or other interface types.

Who is the manufacturer of the SPS-ADAPTER FC 4GBIT 4 PORT 641232-001?

The adapter is branded as Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This indicates it is part of the HPE portfolio of network adapters and Fibre Channel host bus adapters. Identifying the brand as HPE assists organizations that prefer to standardize on a single vendor for servers, storage, and related connectivity components.

641232-001 - HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 641232-001 4 Gbit 4-port FC adapter

Name: HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 641232-001 4 Gbit 4-port FC adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 641232-001
Price: 280 USD
Availability: InStock

641232-001 - HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 641232-001 4 Gbit 4-port FC adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise SPS-ADAPTER FC 4GBIT 4 PORT 641232-001 is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for environments that require 4 Gbit per second Fibre Channel connectivity. Classified as a 4-port Fibre Channel adapter, it supports deployment scenarios where multiple Fibre Channel links are needed from a single adapter. As part of the Network Adapter, Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter category, this model focuses on Fibre Channel connectivity rather than mixed-protocol networking. The product description highlights its 4 Gbit capability and four-port configuration but does not provide additional information on performance metrics, specific interface form factors, or power characteristics. Procurement teams can rely on its clear positioning as a 4 Gbit, 4-port Fibre Channel adapter from Hewlett Packard Enterprise when planning SAN connectivity, host integration, or standardizing on a consistent Fibre Channel adapter type across compatible systems.

4 Gbit per second Fibre Channel connectivity
Four-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter
Designed as a Fibre Channel network adapter
Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded adapter
SKU 641232-001 for precise identification
Categorized under Network Adapter hardware

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	641232-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SPS-ADAPTER FC 4GBIT 4 PORT
Vendor	HP
Intended Use	Adapter spare for HPE storage systems
Product Line	HPE 3PAR F-Class Storage Systems
Product Type	Fibre Channel host bus adapter
Spare Part Number	641232-001
Duplex Mode Support	Full‑duplex operation on all Fibre Channel ports
Fibre Channel Speed	4 Gbit/s

Best for

Multi-port Fibre Channel hosts
Suitable for servers that require multiple Fibre Channel links, as this adapter provides 4 ports on a single HBA at 4 Gbit per second.
SAN-attached hosts
Designed as a Fibre Channel host bus adapter for connecting hosts to Fibre Channel storage area networks operating at 4 Gbit speeds.
Fibre Channel port consolidation
Useful where four Fibre Channel connections are needed from a single adapter, helping consolidate ports within a server’s available expansion slots.
Standardized FC infrastructure
Appropriate for environments standardizing on 4 Gbit Fibre Channel adapters from Hewlett Packard Enterprise across multiple systems.
Legacy 4 Gbit FC environments
Fits deployments maintaining 4 Gbit Fibre Channel infrastructure that require compatible 4-port host bus adapters from a consistent vendor.

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Fibre Channel Standard	4 Gbps Fibre Channel (4GFC)

Spare Part Description	Fiber Channel 4GB 4-port adapter

Performance

Full‑Duplex Throughput per Port	Up to 800 MB/s per channel in full‑duplex mode at 4 Gbps Fibre Channel speed
Aggregate Full‑Duplex Throughput (4 ports)	Up to 3.2 GB/s aggregate full‑duplex throughput across four 4 Gbps Fibre Channel ports
Host Bus Interface Bandwidth (per direction)	Up to 2 GB/s per direction for x4 PCI Express 1.0 interface used by HP 4Gb PCIe Fibre Channel HBAs

Port Type	Fibre Channel
Port Count	4 Ports
Interface Type	Fibre Channel
Host Bus Interface Standard	PCI Express 1.0 x4

HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 641232-001 4 Gbit 4-port FC adapter