Hewlett Packard Enterprise QW971A Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise QW971A StoreFabric SN1000Q 16Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter delivers 16Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for HPE ProLiant servers, enabling reliable, low-latency access to external storage networks in data center servers and storage environments. This plug-in PCI Express 3.0 x8 HBA has a single Fibre Channel port and a full-height bracket, making it suitable for rack-mounted servers where high-performance storage networking is required. It supports SAN workflows in enterprise IT infrastructures, including virtualization, databases, backups, disaster recovery, and mission-critical operations, by connecting servers to Fibre Channel storage arrays. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems, it is positioned as a straightforward upgrade or replacement for existing Fibre Channel HBAs. Common replacements include the AJ763B 8Gb 1-Port Fibre Channel HBA, and other StoreFabric SN1000Q/SN1100Q options, highlighting its role in scalable storage networking within HPE environments.