HPE C8R38A - HPE SN1100E 1P 16Gb FC HBA

Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: HPE-C8R38A | Part #: C8R38A | MPN: C8R38A

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Built on the proven Emulex LPe16000 chipset and carrying the HPE C8R38A part number, the SN1100E represents a mature single-port 16Gb fibre channel solution designed for enterprise storage infrastructure that demands reliability over novelty. This is not a multi-protocol converged adapter; it is purpose-built for organisations whose storage architecture centers on fibre channel fabrics, whether they are running HPE 3PAR StoreServ, Nimble Storage arrays, or MSA platforms across their data centres. The adapter operates at 16Gb/s with automatic speed negotiation down to 8Gb and 4Gb, meaning you can deploy it into mixed-generation storage environments without forcing rip-and-replace cycles on your fabric.

The C8R38A connects via a full-height PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, delivering sufficient bandwidth for sustained storage traffic in server environments where I/O density is already managed. Storage architects and network engineers who specify fibre channel infrastructure will recognise the LC duplex SFP+ connector as the standard fibre channel interface; this means your existing cabling plant and optical modules integrate without adaptation. NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualisation) support is present, enabling virtual machine mobility and multi-tenant storage access patterns on HPE hypervisor platforms. The HPE C8R38A ships with HPE-branded firmware and integrates directly into HPE OneView and iLO management suites, removing the friction of third-party driver stacks and reducing time spent on firmware synchronisation across your server estate.

Compatibility spans HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers as well as Synergy compute modules, making this adapter suitable for organisations mid-way through hardware refresh cycles who need to backfill older generation blades or maintain consistency across a heterogeneous ProLiant footprint. It supports Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere, covering the primary operating system choices in enterprise data centres across the GCC region. The adapter carries CE, FCC, and RoHS certification, meeting regulatory requirements for deployment in both public cloud customer environments and heavily regulated sectors such as financial services and healthcare. This is the choice for system integrators and enterprise infrastructure teams building SAN environments where fibre channel has proven reliable and where the storage platform roadmap already commits to FC rather than exploring NVMe or iSCSI transition paths.

The single-port design keeps cost and power consumption modest compared to dual-port alternatives, and it allows for flexible redundancy patterns where two adapters can be installed in different PCIe slots to create fabric failover without wasting interface capacity. Performance-critical storage workloads—particularly those involving large sequential I/O patterns from data analytics, backup windows, or media production workflows—benefit from the offload capabilities of the underlying Emulex silicon, which handles checksum computation and hardware timestamping without burdening the CPU. For organisations not yet pursuing RDMA-based protocols like RoCE or iWARP, the HPE C8R38A remains the pragmatic route to storage connectivity, avoiding the migration risk and requalification overhead of protocol shifts while keeping capital costs aligned with proven fibre channel ROI.

Omnixon Global stocks the HPE SN1100E 1P 16Gb FC HBA as part of our core adapter portfolio serving data centres, enterprise storage labs, and system integrators across UAE, GCC, and beyond. We maintain relationships with HPE channel partners and carry current inventory of both C8R38A single-port and complementary dual-port configurations. If you are evaluating fibre channel adapter requirements for a ProLiant refresh, a Synergy deployment, or a storage expansion, we can provide immediate quotation, interoperability verification, and technical consultation with our storage infrastructure specialists. Please submit an RFQ with your server platform, fibre channel fabric version, and storage platform targets, and we will respond with configuration options and lead times.

Interface and Connectivity Specifications

• Single LC duplex SFP+ connector operating at 16Gb/s with auto-negotiation to 8Gb and 4Gb speeds
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface providing adequate bandwidth for sustained fibre channel storage I/O without saturation
• Full-height form factor compatible with standard HPE ProLiant and Synergy server chassis slot assignments
• NPIV support for virtual machine and multi-tenant storage access on VMware and HPE hypervisor platforms
• Direct integration with HPE OneView and iLO management, eliminating third-party firmware and driver complexity
• Emulex LPe16000 chipset with hardware checksum offload and timestamping for storage workload optimisation
• Cross-platform OS support: Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, and VMware vSphere with native HPE-branded firmware
• CE, FCC, and RoHS certification for regulatory compliance in global and regional data centre environments