HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter – R7N86A

BRAND NEW WITH FULL HPE WARRANTY!!! The HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (R7N86A) is a high-speed, enterprise-class storage connectivity solution designed for modern storage area networks (SANs). Featuring a single 64 Gb Fibre Channel port and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, this adapter delivers exceptional performance, low latency, and robust reliability for mission-critical applications, virtualization, and data center storage infrastructures. Designed for use in HPE ProLiant and HPE Synergy systems, the SN1700Q enables fast and efficient communication between servers and Fibre Channel SAN switches or storage arrays. Its high throughput helps accelerate data access while offloading storage traffic from the host CPU, improving overall system efficiency. Key Features – HPE SN1700Q 64Gb Fibre Channel HBA • Physical Interface:  o 1 × 64 Gb Fibre Channel port • PCIe Interface:  o PCIe 4.0 x8 — delivers high bandwidth and low latency • Protocol Support:  o Fibre Channel (FC) for SAN connectivity  o Supports FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol) for storage traffic • Form Factor:  o Half-height / Low-profile adapter card • Performance:  o High throughput and low latency for storage I/O  o Offloads storage traffic from host CPU for optimized performance • Use Cases:  o Enterprise SAN connectivity  o Virtualized environments  o Database storage  o High-performance workloads • Compatibility:  o Supported in HPE ProLiant rack and tower servers with available PCIe slots  o Ideal for integrated SAN environments requiring high-speed Fibre Channel links Technical Specifications • Adapter Model: SN1700Q • Fibre Channel Speed: 64 Gb • Number of Ports: 1 • PCIe Specification: PCIe 4.0 x8 • Supported Protocols: Fibre Channel, FCP • Form Factor: Low-profile / Half-height Host Bus Adapter Physical Specifications • Form Factor: Half-height Host Bus Adapter • Dimensions: Standard server adapter card size (fits full and low-profile slots) • Weight: Typical adapter weight (lightweight) Ideal For • Enterprise SAN storage environments • Virtualization clusters with shared storage • High-performance database storage traffic • Data center servers with Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure • Workloads requiring sustained high I/O throughput Warranty & Support • Standard HPE manufacturer warranty • Eligible for HPE Care Pack and support services (options vary by region) FAQs – HPE SN1700Q 64Gb Fibre Channel HBA (R7N86A) Q1: What type of connectivity does this adapter provide? A1: It provides 64 Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed SAN environments. Q2: How many ports does the adapter have? A2: It includes 1 × 64 Gb Fibre Channel port. Q3: What interface does this adapter use to connect to the server? A3: It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, delivering high bandwidth and low latency. Q4: Is this adapter suitable for virtualization? A4: Yes — it’s well suited for virtualization platforms that rely on shared SAN storage with high throughput demands. Q5: Can this adapter be used in HPE ProLiant servers? A5: Yes — it is designed for compatibility with HPE ProLiant rack and tower servers that provide available PCIe slots. Q6: What storage environments benefit most from this HBA? A6: Enterprise SAN environments, high-performance databases, and storage clusters that require high-speed Fibre Channel connections benefit most from this adapter.