HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Dual Port Host Bus Adapter Q0L14A

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Overview

High-performance storage environments require fast and reliable connectivity to prevent bottlenecks and maintain application performance. As data centers adopt flash storage and multi-core servers, storage networking must deliver higher bandwidth and lower latency.

The HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb Dual Port Host Bus Adapter Q0L14A provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage networks. Designed for demanding workloads, this adapter delivers low latency, high IOPS, and reliable performance. It supports virtualization environments and is backward compatible with legacy Fibre Channel networks, ensuring flexibility and investment protection.

Key Features

• Dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• High bandwidth and low latency for storage networking
• Supports high IOPS for data-intensive applications
• Backward compatible with 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel networks
• Designed for virtualization and high-density server environments
• Improves storage performance and application efficiency
• Plug-in card form factor for easy deployment
• Supports enterprise data center environments

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Product Line: StoreFabric
Model: SN1200E 16Gb Dual Port
Part Number: Q0L14A
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter

Device Type

Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Ports

2 × 16Gb Fibre Channel ports

Interface Type

Fibre Channel

Connectivity

Wired connectivity

Data Link Protocol

16Gb Fibre Channel

Media Support

Fiber optic

Form Factor

Plug-in Card (Low profile)

Compatibility

VMware ESXi
VMware ESX
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Use Cases

The HPE Q0L14A adapter is designed for enterprise data centers and storage environments requiring high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. It supports virtualization platforms, data-intensive applications, and storage networks where low latency and high throughput are critical. Organizations deploy this adapter to improve storage performance, increase server efficiency, and support scalable infrastructure.

Why Choose HPE Q0L14A

• Delivers high-performance 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Supports dual ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy
• Improves storage efficiency with low latency and high IOPS
• Ensures compatibility with legacy Fibre Channel networks
• Supports virtualization and enterprise workloads
• Simplifies deployment with plug-in card design
• Ideal for data centers and storage environments
• Brand new hardware backed by a full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the HPE Q0L14A adapter used for?
It is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter used to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs).

How many ports does the adapter provide?
The adapter includes two 16Gb Fibre Channel ports.

Is this adapter compatible with older Fibre Channel networks?
Yes. It is backward compatible with 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel networks.

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

What operating systems are supported?
It supports VMware ESXi, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Windows Server, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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