HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb FC HBA
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs
SKU: HPE-QW971A | Part #: QW971A | MPN: QW971A
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About the HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb FC HBA
The HPE SN1000Q 1-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA (part number QW971A) delivers single-port 16Gb/s connectivity with intelligent speed auto-negotiation down to 8Gb/s and 4Gb/s, engineered for enterprise storage networks demanding reliable fabric access. Built on the QLogic chipset and housed in a low-profile, half-height form factor, this Host Bus Adapter connects via PCIe Gen 3 x8 interface and uses industry-standard SFP+ transceiver modules with LC connectors for flexible deployment across modern data centre infrastructure.
HPE designed the QW971A to meet the needs of storage architects and infrastructure engineers who require certified Fibre Channel connectivity on HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. The adapter supports Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization), and Fabric-Assigned Port Names (FAPWWN), enabling secure multi-tenant storage environments and granular LUN masking in mission-critical deployments. Full compatibility with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere ensures seamless integration into heterogeneous virtualised environments, while HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) firmware management streamlines deployment and lifecycle operations.
Organisations standardised on HPE storage and SAN infrastructure depend on proven HBA reliability and vendor support. When you need the QW971A or related network adapters for your ProLiant environment, Omnixon Global offers certified HPE hardware with technical expertise across the GCC region. Contact our team via RFQ to discuss availability, configuration options, and enterprise account terms.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Adapters & NICs |
| SKU | HPE-QW971A |
| Part Number | QW971A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16GB |
| Form Factor | PCIe Half-Height |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 16 Gb |
| Speed | 16 Gb/s per port |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QW971A |
| Product Name | HPE SN1000Q 1-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 16Gb/s (auto-negotiates to 8Gb/s and 4Gb/s) |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen 3 x8 |
| Form Factor | Low-profile, half-height |
| Transceiver Type | SFP+ (LC connector) |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| NPIV Support | Yes |
| FC-SP Support | Yes (Fibre Channel Security Protocol) |
| Fabric-Assigned Port Names (FAPWWN) | Yes |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere |
| Compatible Server Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 (PCIe Gen 3 x8 slot required) |
| Firmware Management | HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) |
| OEM Chipset | QLogic |
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Bracket Included | Low-profile (standard bracket adapter may be included) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb FC HBA
What does the HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb FC HBA do?
The HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb 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.
What are the headline specs of the HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb FC HBA?
Key specifications for the HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb FC HBA: form factor PCIe Half-Height; interface Fibre Channel 16 Gb; 1 year manufacturer support; new condition. Manufacturer part number QW971A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb FC HBA compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE QW971A - HPE SN1000Q 1P 16Gb 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.