AK344A AK344B 489190-001 HPE 81E 8GQ 1-Port PCI-e FC HBA HPE NEW

Description:

The HPE AJ763B / AJ763A / 697890-001 Emulex 82E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is used in enterprise server environments to provide high-speed connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SAN). Commonly installed in HPE ProLiant servers to enable reliable, low-latency data transfer for storage-intensive applications. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this adapter for SAN connectivity, storage expansion, performance optimization, and replacement of legacy Fibre Channel interfaces.

Applications:

The HPE 82E HBA is commonly used in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, database servers, backup systems, and SAN infrastructures where high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity and reliable storage communication are critical for system performance and uptime.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AJ763B / AJ763A / 697890-001
• Product Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Series: HPE Emulex 82E
• Ports: 2 × Fibre Channel ports (LC connectors)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 8 Gb/s (backward compatible with 4Gb/2Gb)
• Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
• Connectivity: Shortwave Fibre Channel (multi-mode)
• Included Components: Typically includes SFP transceivers and brackets
• Form Factor: Plug-in card (low profile / full height support)
• Protocol Support: FC-SP, FCP-2
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen7 / Gen8 / Gen9 servers
• Performance: Up to 2× I/O vs 4Gb HBAs
• Application Environment: Enterprise servers and SAN storage systems

Common Replacements:

• HPE AJ764A 82Q 8Gb FC HBA
• HPE SN1100E 16Gb FC HBA
• QLogic QLE2562 Fibre Channel HBA