Fujitsu Host Bus Adapter - 16Gb Fibre Channel x 4 (Pack of 2) - for ETERNUS AF 250 S3

The Fujitsu Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a high-performance PCI Express 3.0 x8 plug-in card designed to deliver 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage environments. This pack includes two adapters, each featuring four 16Gb Fibre Channel ports, providing a total of eight ports for maximum bandwidth and redundancy. Engineered for the Fujitsu ETERNUS AF 250 S3 storage system, these HBAs ensure seamless integration and optimal performance in SAN deployments.

Advantages

With support for full-duplex communication, Quality of Service (QoS), load balancing, and failover, these adapters enhance network reliability and data throughput. The included low-profile and full-height brackets offer flexible installation options for various server chassis. Virtualization support via N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) allows efficient resource utilization in virtualized environments.

Suitable for

• Fujitsu ETERNUS AF 250 S3 storage systems
• Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity
• Virtualized server environments (Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi)
• Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments

Key specifications

• Device Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card
• Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Data Link Protocol: 16Gb Fibre Channel
• Ports: 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel per adapter
• Data Transfer Rate: 16 Gbps per port
• Quantity Included: 2 adapters
• Designed For: Fujitsu ETERNUS AF 250 S3
• Controller Chipset: Broadcom/QLogic-based
• Connector Type: SFP+ Cages (for LC SFP+ transceivers)
• Compliance Standards: RoHS, WEEE, FCC Class A, CE
• Management: In-band and Out-of-band management

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair these adapters with compatible SFP+ transceivers and ensure your server has an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. The adapters support hot-plug and hot-swap capabilities for minimal downtime during maintenance.