HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit

HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit

Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: R4G78A | Part #: R4G78A | MPN: R4G78A

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About the HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit

NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adptr Kit is an HPE server-side Fibre Channel I/O adapter delivering dual 32Gb ports for next-generation SAN connectivity. Engineered for Nimble and 3PAR storage environments, enabling servers to access high-speed storage fabric with redundant path failover and performance optimization.

Key Features:

  • Dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports per adapter
  • Native 32Gb SFP+ transceiver interfaces
  • Multipath I/O (MPIO) capable for load balancing
  • Optimized for Nimble, 3PAR, and Primera arrays
  • Hot-swappable design with minimal downtime
  • Comprehensive driver and firmware support

Ideal for:

  • Virtualization host (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V) SAN connectivity
  • Database server storage acceleration
  • High-availability cluster infrastructure
  • Heterogeneous SAN fabric modernization

Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryNetwork Adapters & NICs
SKUR4G78A
Part NumberR4G78A
ConditionNew
Port Speed32 Gb
Ports2 ports
InterfaceFibre Channel
TypeAdapter Kit
Manufacturer Part NumberR4G78A

Frequently Asked Questions about HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit

What does the HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit do?

The HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit 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/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit?

Key specifications for the HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit: new condition; port speed 32 Gb; ports 2 ports; interface Fibre Channel; type Adapter Kit; manufacturer HPE; manufacturer part number R4G78A. Manufacturer part number R4G78A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit compatible with my infrastructure?

The HPE NS 2x32Gb 2p FC FIO Adapter Kit 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.