How many Fibre Channel ports does the 657903-002 adapter provide?

The adapter is specified as a 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter. This means it provides four Fibre Channel ports on a single card for connectivity within a SAN. The four-port configuration helps support multiple connections or fabric paths without adding additional Fibre Channel adapters.

What Fibre Channel speed does the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 10000 adapter support?

According to the model description, this product is an 8Gb Fibre Channel adapter. The 8Gb designation identifies it as compatible with SAN environments that operate at 8Gb Fibre Channel speeds. The specifications do not list other supported speeds, so only 8Gb Fibre Channel is referenced here.

What product category does the 657903-002 adapter belong to?

This adapter falls under Network Adapters in the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter category and is further identified as a 4-Port 8Gb FC adapter for HPE 3PAR 10000. This categorization helps clarify that it is used to provide Fibre Channel connectivity rather than general Ethernet or other network interfaces.

Is the 657903-002 suitable for enterprise deployments?

The product level is specified as Enterprise and it is associated with the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 10000 storage platform. This indicates it is positioned for use in enterprise storage environments that deploy 3PAR 10000 arrays and standardize on 8Gb Fibre Channel storage networking.

657903-002 - HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 657903-002 4-Port 8Gb FC adapter

Name: HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 657903-002 4-Port 8Gb FC adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 657903-002
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

657903-002 - HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 657903-002 4-Port 8Gb FC adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise 3PAR StoreServ 10000 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter, SKU 657903-002, is designed for use in HPE 3PAR StoreServ 10000 storage environments. As a 4-port 8Gb Fibre Channel adapter, it supports multiple Fibre Channel connections from a single card, helping consolidate host connectivity within the storage infrastructure. Positioned in the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter category, this adapter is suitable for enterprise deployments that standardize on 8Gb Fibre Channel for storage networking. The adapter is specifically identified for the HPE 3PAR 10000 platform, aligning with storage arrays in that family. This product focuses on providing Fibre Channel connectivity through four 8Gb-capable ports. Detailed information for performance characteristics, additional networking interfaces, and power consumption is not specified in the available data and therefore is not described here.

Four-port Fibre Channel adapter for HPE 3PAR 10000
8Gb Fibre Channel interface for SAN connectivity
Designed for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 10000 systems
Enterprise-grade Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Suitable for Network Adapters, Fibre Channel HBA use
SKU 657903-002 for consistent part identification

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Product Line
Manufacturer part #	657903-002
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	3PAR StoreServ 10000 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter
Series	P10000 3PAR
Part Class	Field-replaceable adapter option
Technology	Fibre Channel host bus adapter for HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 storage systems
Form Factor	Adapter board for internal installation in 3PAR 10000 systems
Channel Type	Serial Fibre Channel
Intended Use	For use with HPE 3PAR 10000 systems

Compatible systems

Adapter board used within HPE 3PAR StoreServ 10000 storage systems providing 4-port 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise 3PAR StoreServ
Model: 10000
Form factor: Storage array
HPE support page states 657903-002 4-Port FC adapter board is for use with 3PAR 10000 systems.

Best for

Enterprise storage environments
Suited to enterprise storage setups that use HPE 3PAR StoreServ 10000 systems and require a 4-port 8Gb Fibre Channel adapter.
Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
Appropriate for environments standardizing on 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN connectivity using a dedicated 4-port adapter.
HPE 3PAR 10000 integrations
Targeted for deployments where storage connectivity must align specifically with HPE 3PAR StoreServ 10000 infrastructure.

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Product Type	4-Port FC adapter board

Intended FC Role	Front-end host connectivity from HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 storage to SAN hosts

Fibre Channel Speed	8 Gb/s

Supported FC Cabling	Multimode fiber optic cables with LC connectors

Adapter Classification	Disk adapter for HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 controller nodes

Minimum Adapters per Node	Two adapters required per node

Minimum Adapters per Node Pair	Four adapters required per node pair

Supported Storage System Family	HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 Storage

Supported Storage System Models	HP 3PAR StoreServ 10400 and HP 3PAR StoreServ 10800

Data Transfer Rate	8 Gb/s per port Fibre Channel
Per-Port Fibre Channel Bandwidth	Each port is full bandwidth 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel capable

Power Supply Dependency	Powered from HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 controller node backplane (no separate external power input)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	4 Fibre Channel ports
Interface	Fibre Channel
Host Interface Type	Fibre Channel connection within 3PAR 10000 controller
Connector Form Factor	Small Form Factor LC Fibre Channel ports
Cabling Connector Type	LC to LC Fibre Channel cable from storage system to host port

HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 657903-002 4-Port 8Gb FC adapter