HPE QW972A
Store Fabric SN1000Q 16 Gb Dual‑Port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA
The HPE QW972A StoreFabric SN1000Q is a robust dual‑port 16 Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for HPE ProLiant servers. It delivers enterprise‑grade connectivity for SAN environments, boosting I/O performance, resilience, and future readiness in high‑demand workloads.
Features
This high-bandwidth HBA features dual 16 Gb/s FC ports over PCIe 3.0 (x4/x8), enabling low-latency access to Fibre Channel storage systems. Backward compatibility with 8 Gb and 4 Gb SANs ensures seamless upgrade paths.
Advanced Options
With support for NVMe over Fibre Channel and Smart SAN zoning, it integrates into modern, virtualized, and NVMe-capable SAN infrastructures .It includes both full‑height and low‑profile brackets, making it suitable for a wide range of HPE ProLiant chassis across Gen7–Gen10 series.
Product Key Features
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16 Gb/s Dual FC Ports – Up to 16 Gbps per port; backward compatible with 8/4 Gb SANs
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PCIe 3.0 Interface (x4/x8) – Ensures low-latency connectivity to host servers
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2× I/O Performance vs 8/4 Gb HBA – Doubles throughput for storage-intensive apps
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Smart SAN & NVMe over FC Ready – Support for HPE’s Smart SAN zoning and emerging NVMe/FC ﹣future-proof
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Full-/Low‑Profile Brackets Included – Flexible installation in various server chassis
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Active Health & FEC Diagnostics – Integrated diagnostics, FEC, D‑Port tests, link cable beaconing, QS_CTL QoS
Reliability & Performance
Built for mission‑critical environments, the SN1000Q supports forward error correction, cable/link diagnostics, Active Health System telemetry, and QS_CTL for traffic prioritization. These features deliver operational visibility, self-healing capabilities, and top-tier performance per watt—ensuring optimal performance under stress and sustained workloads .
Key Features (Bullet List)
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2 × 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, auto‑negotiates 16/8/4 Gb
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PCIe 3.0 (x4/x8) host interface
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Smart SAN zoning & NVMe over Fibre Channel support
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Full-/Low‑Profile PCIe brackets included
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Integrated diagnostics: FEC, beaconing, D-Port, Active Health
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Ideal for virtualized, high I/O SAN environments
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