HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter 870828-B21

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Overview

Modern data centers and storage environments require ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity between compute and storage systems. Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) are built specifically for this purpose, delivering consistent high performance for SAN-based workloads.

The HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel HBA (870828-B21) is designed for HPE Synergy composable infrastructure. It provides high-speed connectivity between compute modules and storage area networks (SANs), ensuring reliable data transfer and optimized performance for enterprise workloads.

Key Features

• Dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Designed for HPE Synergy composable infrastructure
• PCIe 3.0 x8 mezzanine interface
• Low-latency, high-throughput SAN connectivity
• NVMe over Fibre Channel ready
• Advanced diagnostics and management (FDMI, FC Ping, FC Trace)
• Supports VMID for virtualized environments
• Forward Error Correction (FEC) for improved reliability

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: Synergy 5330C
Part Number: 870828-B21
Product Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Device Type

Fibre Channel HBA (Mezzanine Card)

Ports

2 × 32Gb Fibre Channel ports

Network Technology

32Gb Fibre Channel

Data Transfer Rate

Up to 32 Gbps per port

Interface

PCIe 3.0 x8 Mezzanine

Connectivity

Wired

Media Support

Optical fiber

Controller

Emulex-based architecture

Features

• NVMe over Fibre Channel support
• VMID (Virtual Machine Identity)
• FDMI (Fabric-Device Management Interface)
• FC Ping and FC Trace
• Forward Error Correction (FEC)

Operating System Support

• VMware ESXi
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Application

• Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Enterprise storage connectivity
• Virtualized environments

Compatibility

• HPE Synergy Compute Modules
• HPE Synergy Virtual Connect FC Modules
• Brocade Fibre Channel Switch Modules

Use Cases

The HPE 870828-B21 adapter is used in enterprise data centers running SAN environments. It is ideal for storage-heavy workloads such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance applications requiring fast and reliable access to shared storage.

Why Choose HPE 870828-B21

• Delivers high-speed 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Optimized for HPE Synergy infrastructure
• Supports modern storage technologies like NVMe over FC
• Provides low latency for performance-critical workloads
• Enhances reliability with advanced error correction
• Designed for virtualized and enterprise environments
• Seamless integration with SAN ecosystems
• Brand new hardware backed by a full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the HPE 870828-B21 used for?
It connects HPE Synergy compute modules to Fibre Channel SAN storage.

How many ports does it have?
It has 2 × 32Gb Fibre Channel ports.

Is it an Ethernet adapter?
No. It is a Fibre Channel HBA for storage networking.

Does it support NVMe over Fibre Channel?
Yes, it is NVMe over FC ready.

Where is it installed?
It is installed as a mezzanine card in HPE Synergy compute modules.

Does it include warranty?
Yes. It is brand new with full HPE warranty.