HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Q0L12A

BRAND NEW. FACTORY SEALED. RETAIL BOXED. FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED. AVAILABLE FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY.

Overview

Modern data centers require high-speed storage connectivity to support increasing workloads, virtualization, and data-intensive applications. As performance demands grow, storage networks must deliver higher bandwidth, lower latency, and improved efficiency.

The HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Q0L12A delivers next-generation Fibre Channel performance for enterprise environments. Designed to provide double the bandwidth of 16Gb adapters, it enables faster data access, improved virtualization performance, and efficient infrastructure scaling. With backward compatibility and advanced diagnostics, it ensures long-term flexibility and reliability.

Key Features

• Dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Delivers higher bandwidth and lower latency than 16Gb HBAs
• Backward compatible with 16Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel networks
• Supports high-density virtualization environments
• Enables faster data access for storage-intensive applications
• Reduces cabling with increased performance per port
• Designed for enterprise data centers and storage networks
• Enhances ROI with scalable infrastructure support

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: SN1600E
Part Number: Q0L12A
Product Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Device Type

Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Ports

2 × 32Gb Fibre Channel ports

Interface Type

Fibre Channel

Connectivity

Wired connectivity

Data Transfer Rate

32 Gb/s

Compatibility

HPE ProLiant servers
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
VMware
Microsoft Hyper-V

Media Support

Fiber optic

Form Factor

Plug-in Card

Physical

Dimensions: 4.75 × 0.845 × 7.31 inches
Weight: 5.43 oz

Use Cases

The HPE Q0L12A adapter is designed for enterprise data centers and high-performance storage environments. It supports virtualization platforms, database systems, backup operations, and other data-intensive workloads. Organizations deploy this adapter to improve storage throughput, reduce latency, and support scalable infrastructure with higher VM density.

Why Choose HPE Q0L12A

• Delivers high-performance 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Supports dual ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy
• Improves storage efficiency with faster data transfer rates
• Ensures compatibility with existing Fibre Channel networks
• Enhances virtualization and workload performance
• Reduces infrastructure complexity with higher throughput per port
• Ideal for enterprise data centers and storage environments
• Brand new hardware backed by a full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the HPE Q0L12A adapter used for?
It is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter used to connect servers to high-speed storage area networks.

How many ports does the adapter provide?
The adapter includes two 32Gb Fibre Channel ports.

Is this adapter compatible with older Fibre Channel networks?
Yes. It is backward compatible with 16Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel networks.

What environments is this adapter suitable for?
It is designed for enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and storage networks.

What operating systems are supported?
It supports Windows, RHEL, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware, and Hyper-V.

Does the warranty cover the adapter?
Yes. The product is brand new, factory-sealed, retail-boxed, and includes the full HPE warranty.