HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs
SKU: HPE-R7N87A | Part #: R7N87A | MPN: R7N87A
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About the HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA
The HPE R7N87A—HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA—delivers enterprise-class storage connectivity with dual 64Gb/s ports, auto-negotiating support for 64Gb, 32Gb, 16Gb, and 8Gb speeds, and full protocol flexibility via Fibre Channel (FCP) and NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe/FC) support. Built on the Broadcom (Emulex) LPe36002 Gen 7 chipset and backed by HPE's comprehensive management ecosystem—including HPE OneView, HPE Smart SAN, and HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP)—this low-profile PCIe Gen 4 x8 adapter bridges traditional and next-generation SAN architectures without costly hardware replacement.
Storage architects and infrastructure teams seeking to consolidate SAN traffic will appreciate the R7N87A's dual SFP56 optical ports and backward compatibility across HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, Synergy, and Apollo platforms. The adapter includes both low-profile and full-height brackets, ensuring seamless deployment in diverse form factors. Comprehensive OS support—spanning Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi—eliminates platform friction. As a genuine HPE product (part number R7N87A), it qualifies for HPE support and carries CE, FCC, and UL regulatory compliance.
Deployment Scenarios
- High-speed SAN fabric upgrades for mission-critical databases requiring 64Gb connectivity
- Mixed-speed data center environments leveraging auto-negotiation to integrate legacy 8Gb or 16Gb infrastructure
- NVMe/FC-enabled storage arrays consolidating block and emerging fabric protocols on single adapters
- VMware vSphere and Red Hat OpenStack deployments requiring certified, management-integrated HBAs
- Gen10/Gen10 Plus ProLiant refresh cycles reducing time-to-deployment via dual bracket inclusion
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Adapters & NICs |
| SKU | HPE-R7N87A |
| Part Number | R7N87A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 64GB |
| Form Factor | PCIe Half-Height |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 64 Gb |
| Speed | 64 Gb/s per port |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R7N87A |
| Product Name | HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA |
| Form Factor | PCIe Low-Profile |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen 4 x8 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Fibre Channel Speed per Port | 64Gb/s |
| Supported FC Speeds | 64Gb, 32Gb, 16Gb, 8Gb (auto-negotiation) |
| Protocol Support | Fibre Channel (FCP), NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe/FC) |
| Chipset | Broadcom (Emulex) LPe36002 Gen 7 |
| Connector Type | SFP56 (2 x SFP56 optical ports) |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi |
| Management Integration | HPE OneView, HPE Smart SAN, HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) |
| Compatible Server Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus; HPE Synergy; HPE Apollo |
| Low-Profile Bracket | Included |
| Full-Height Bracket | Included |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE, FCC, UL |
| Origin | Genuine HPE (HPE-branded, HPE support eligible) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA
What does the HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA do?
The HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel 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 R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA?
Key specifications for the HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA: form factor PCIe Half-Height; interface Fibre Channel 64 Gb; 1 year manufacturer support; new condition. Manufacturer part number R7N87A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel HBA compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE R7N87A - HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel 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.