Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs
SKU: HPE-Q0L11A | Part #: Q0L11A | MPN: Q0L11A
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The HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA (part number Q0L11A) delivers dual-port 32Gb per port performance with an aggregate bandwidth of 64Gb, making it an enterprise-grade solution for mission-critical storage connectivity. Each port auto-negotiates between 8Gb, 16Gb, and 32Gb speeds, ensuring seamless integration into existing and next-generation fabric environments. Built on the Broadcom Gen 6 Fibre Channel ASIC and featuring a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface, this low-profile adapter combines high throughput with flexible deployment in space-constrained environments. The HBA includes a full-height bracket and uses LC duplex SFP+ connectors, while hardware-based N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) support enables efficient multi-tenant storage access without additional licensing overhead.
Storage architects, network engineers, and IT procurement teams deploying HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus servers—or HPE Synergy platforms—will find this adapter essential for modernizing Fibre Channel fabrics. The Q0L11A integrates seamlessly with HPE FlexFabric, Brocade, and Cisco MDS FC fabric environments, while management integration via HPE OneView and HPE Smart Storage Administrator simplifies deployment and monitoring at scale. End-to-end CRC error detection protects data integrity across high-speed connections, and HPE-branded drivers and firmware validated through the HPE Server Compatibility Matrix guarantee reliability in production environments. Broad operating system support spanning VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server ensures compatibility across heterogeneous infrastructure.
The HPE SN1600E is built to meet regulatory requirements including CE, FCC, and RoHS certification, reflecting enterprise-grade quality standards. Whether you are consolidating storage traffic, upgrading aging Fibre Channel adapters, or expanding fabric capacity, this dual-port 32Gb HBA delivers the performance and reliability mission-critical applications demand. Contact Omnixon Global to submit your request for quotation on the Q0L11A and discover how HPE storage connectivity solutions can optimize your infrastructure investment.
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Adapters & NICs |
| SKU | HPE-Q0L11A |
| Part Number | Q0L11A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 32GB |
| Form Factor | PCIe Half-Height |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 32 Gb |
| Speed | 32 Gb/s per port |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q0L11A |
| Product Name | HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel HBA |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 32Gb per port (auto-negotiates 8Gb / 16Gb / 32Gb) |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 64Gb |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| ASIC | Broadcom Gen 6 Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe (full-height bracket included) |
| Connector Type | LC duplex SFP+ |
| NPIV Support | Yes (hardware-based N_Port ID Virtualization) |
| Operating System Support | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
| Compatible Server Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen9 / Gen10 / Gen10 Plus, HPE Synergy |
| Management Integration | HPE OneView, HPE Smart Storage Administrator |
| Fabric Compatibility | HPE FlexFabric, Brocade, Cisco MDS FC fabrics |
| Data Integrity | End-to-end CRC error detection |
| Driver & Firmware | HPE-branded, validated via HPE Server Compatibility Matrix |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE, FCC, RoHS |
The HPE Q0L11A - HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2p FC HBA is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the HPE Q0L11A - HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2p FC HBA: form factor PCIe Half-Height; interface Fibre Channel 32 Gb; 1 year manufacturer support; new condition. Manufacturer part number Q0L11A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The HPE Q0L11A - HPE SN1600E 32Gb 2p FC HBA interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.