HPE QW972A16Gb Dual Port Host Bus Network Adapter

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Condition:New

Brand:HPE

Weight:2.5 lbs

Product Type:Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

HPE?QW972A

Store Fabric SN1000Q 16?Gb Dual?Port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA

The HPE QW972A StoreFabric SN1000Q is a robust dual?port 16?Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for HPE ProLiant servers. It delivers enterprise?grade connectivity for SAN environments, boosting I/O performance, resilience, and future readiness in high?demand workloads.

Features

This high-bandwidth HBA features dual 16?Gb/s FC ports over PCIe 3.0 (x4/x8), enabling low-latency access to Fibre Channel storage systems. Backward compatibility with 8?Gb and 4?Gb SANs ensures seamless upgrade paths.

Advanced Options

With support for NVMe over Fibre Channel and Smart SAN zoning, it integrates into modern, virtualized, and NVMe-capable SAN infrastructures .It includes both full?height and low?profile brackets, making it suitable for a wide range of HPE ProLiant chassis across Gen7?Gen10 series.

Product Key Features

  • ?16?Gb/s Dual FC Ports ? Up to 16?Gbps per port; backward compatible with 8/4?Gb SANs

  • ?PCIe 3.0 Interface (x4/x8) ? Ensures low-latency connectivity to host servers

  • ?2? I/O Performance vs 8/4?Gb HBA ? Doubles throughput for storage-intensive apps

  • ?Smart SAN & NVMe over FC Ready ? Support for HPE?s Smart SAN zoning and emerging NVMe/FC ?future-proof

  • ?Full-/Low?Profile Brackets Included ? Flexible installation in various server chassis

  • ?Active Health & FEC Diagnostics ? Integrated diagnostics, FEC, D?Port tests, link cable beaconing, QS_CTL QoS

Reliability & Performance

Built for mission?critical environments, the SN1000Q supports forward error correction, cable/link diagnostics, Active Health System telemetry, and QS_CTL for traffic prioritization. These features deliver operational visibility, self-healing capabilities, and top-tier performance per watt?ensuring optimal performance under stress and sustained workloads .

Key Features (Bullet List)

  • 2 ? 16?Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, auto?negotiates 16/8/4?Gb

  • PCIe 3.0 (x4/x8) host interface

  • Smart SAN zoning & NVMe over Fibre Channel support

  • Full-/Low?Profile PCIe brackets included

  • Integrated diagnostics: FEC, beaconing, D-Port, Active Health

  • Ideal for virtualized, high I/O SAN environments

BrandHPE
Model NumberQW972A
SKUQW972A
ConditionNew
Dimensions6.63 × 0.63 × 4.7 in
Weight2.5 lbs
Part Number699765‑001 (spare)
Product TypeFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Form FactorPlug-in PCIe card (Full & Low Profile)
PCIe InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4 (supports x8)
Fibre Ports2 × 16 Gb/s Short-Wave LC (SFP+)
Backward Compatibility16/8/4 Gb/s auto-negotiation
Smart SAN SupportYes (target-driven zoning)
Diagnostics & FeaturesFEC, LCB, D-Port, Active Health, QS_CTL
NVMe‑FC ReadyYes
Supported OSWindows, VMware, RHEL, SLES, Hyper-V
Compatible ServersHPE ProLiant Gen7/8/9/10 DL/ML/SL series
Warranty90 days – 3 years (varies by vendor)

Warranty

90 days – 3 years (varies by vendor)

Returns

We guarantee free replacements on all new/refurbished equipment in case of any defects.

  • Returns must be requested within 30 days of the original invoice date.
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  • A 25% restocking fee applies to non-defective merchandise returned by mistake.
  • Discontinued, close-out, and custom printed items are non-returnable unless defective.
  • Customer is responsible for return freight costs.

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