Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs
SKU: HPE-Q0L12A | Part #: Q0L12A | MPN: Q0L12A
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Delivering 32Gb/s throughput with PCIe 3.0 x8 architecture, the HPE Q0L12A offloads CPU-intensive storage I/O operations to dedicated ASIC hardware, freeing processor cycles for application workloads in demanding SAN environments. This single-port Fibre Channel HBA leverages Marvell (Cavium) 32Gb FC technology to negotiate speeds down to 16Gb/s and 8Gb/s, ensuring backward compatibility while maintaining wire-speed performance for latency-sensitive applications.
The HPE SN1600E 32Gb 1-Port Fibre Channel HBA (part number Q0L12A) is engineered for storage architects and network engineers deploying converged infrastructure across HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and HPE Synergy platforms. Supporting both FC-SCSI and FC-NVMe protocols over SFP28 transceiver connectivity, it operates seamlessly in N_Port and NP_Port topologies, connecting to HPE 3PAR, HPE Primera, HPE Nimble Storage, and HPE Alletra arrays. The low-profile PCIe form factor includes a bracket for space-constrained environments, with native driver support across VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). HPE OneView and HPE SAN Visibility integration provides centralized management across hybrid cloud deployments.
Contact Omnixon Global to request a quote for the HPE Q0L12A and integrate enterprise-grade Fibre Channel connectivity into your infrastructure.
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Adapters & NICs |
| SKU | HPE-Q0L12A |
| Part Number | Q0L12A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 32GB |
| Form Factor | PCIe Half-Height |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 32 Gb |
| Speed | 32 Gb/s per port |
| Product Name | HPE SN1600E 32Gb 1-Port Fibre Channel HBA |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 32Gb/s (auto-negotiates to 16Gb/s and 8Gb/s) |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe |
| Supported FC Protocols | FC-SCSI, FC-NVMe |
| Supported Topologies | N_Port, NP_Port (point-to-point and switched fabric) |
| Transceiver Type | SFP28 |
| Operating System Support | VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) |
| Management Integration | HPE OneView, HPE SAN Visibility |
| Compatible Server Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus; HPE Synergy |
| Compatible Storage Arrays | HPE 3PAR, HPE Primera, HPE Nimble Storage, HPE Alletra |
| Low-Profile Bracket | Included |
| ASIC | Marvell (Cavium) 32Gb FC |
The HPE Q0L12A - HPE SN1600E 32Gb 1p 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 Q0L12A - HPE SN1600E 32Gb 1p FC HBA: form factor PCIe Half-Height; interface Fibre Channel 32 Gb; 1 year manufacturer support; new condition. Manufacturer part number Q0L12A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The HPE Q0L12A - HPE SN1600E 32Gb 1p 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.