HPE P9D94A - HPE SN1100Q 16Gb 2p FC HBA

Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: HPE-P9D94A | Part #: P9D94A | MPN: P9D94A

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Storage infrastructure at scale demands reliable, high-speed connectivity between servers and SAN fabric. The HPE P9D94A StoreFabric SN1100Q dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA is purpose-built for enterprises and data centres that require deterministic storage I/O without compromise. This two-port adapter sits at the intersection of proven reliability and modern performance, bridging ProLiant generation 9 and 10 servers into demanding storage environments where latency and throughput directly impact application responsiveness.

The HPE SN1100Q presents as a low-profile, half-height card that fits standard server slot constraints while delivering full 16Gb/s per-port line rate. Each port auto-negotiates down to 8Gb/s or 4Gb/s when connecting to legacy SAN infrastructure, eliminating the need for manual speed configuration during mixed-generation fabric upgrades. The underlying QLogic QLE2692 controller ASIC handles end-to-end CRC error detection, ensuring that data moving between compute and storage arrives intact even under sustained load. For storage architects and network engineers evaluating HBA candidates, this combination of speed, backward compatibility, and error resilience makes the P9D94A a practical choice that simplifies procurement and reduces validation overhead.

Integration with HPE management ecosystems is straightforward. The HPE P9D94A reports into HPE OneView for unified firmware and health monitoring across your infrastructure, while HPE Smart Storage Administrator provides granular control for storage-specific tuning. NPIV support means you can carve multiple virtual N_Ports from a single physical port pair, useful in virtualised environments running VMware vSphere where multiple guests require independent SAN access. This flexibility pays dividends in multi-tenant or highly segmented environments where a single server acts as a storage gateway or hosts containers with distinct storage requirements.

Operating system support spans the major enterprise platforms: VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and HPE-UX. The PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface provides sufficient bandwidth for sustained 16Gb FC line rates without bottlenecking on the server fabric side. Transceivers are not included, giving you the flexibility to source SFP+ optics that match your fibre plant—whether that means short-range SR modules for intra-rack connectivity or long-range LR modules for fabric expansion across data centre zones. This modularity is often overlooked but critical when managing heterogeneous storage environments where standardisation on transceiver type reduces spare-parts inventory and vendor dependencies.

The HPE StoreFabric SN1100Q is commonly selected by infrastructure teams upgrading storage connectivity in mature data centres, where ProLiant servers continue to carry workloads that justify investment in new HBA hardware without triggering full server refresh cycles. Sysadmins responsible for Tier-1 storage consolidation projects find this adapter strikes the right balance between cost and capability. HPE manufacturer support is included, meaning firmware updates, driver releases, and technical troubleshooting flow through established enterprise channels rather than third-party vendors. For organisations running point-to-point, arbitrated loop, or full switched fabric topologies, the P9D94A adapts to all three without firmware variants or SKU proliferation.

Interface & Connectivity Specifications

• Dual 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports with automatic speed negotiation to 8Gb/s and 4Gb/s for seamless integration into mixed-generation SANs
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface providing sufficient bandwidth for sustained dual-port throughput without server-side congestion
• SFP+ transceiver sockets supporting both short-range (SR) and long-range (LR) optics for flexible fabric topology planning
• Support for point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and switched fabric topologies with single firmware image and no configuration complexity
• NPIV capability enabling virtual N_Port creation for multi-tenant and containerised workload isolation on shared servers
• QLogic QLE2692 ASIC controller with end-to-end CRC error detection for data integrity across high-speed links
• Low-profile, half-height form factor with standard-height bracket option for maximum server slot compatibility
• Full compatibility with HPE OneView and HPE Smart Storage Administrator for unified management and monitoring

Omnixon Global supplies the HPE P9D94A and complementary HBA portfolio across the UAE, GCC, and extended Asian and European markets. Whether you are consolidating legacy storage fabric, scaling out SAN capacity, or validating connectivity solutions for new infrastructure builds, our team holds current inventory and can expedite shipments to your data centre or testing lab. Contact us with your server platform, storage topology, and business timeline to request a formal quotation and technical discussion with our HPE specialists.