HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32Gb Fibre Channel Single Port PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter

The HPE StoreFabric SN1600E Host Bus Adapter delivers high-performance 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage environments. Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus servers, this single-port adapter leverages the Broadcom (Emulex) LPe31000 controller to provide up to 3200 MBps full-duplex data transfer per port. It supports advanced protocols including FC-NVMe and FCP-SCSI, enabling faster access to flash storage and improved application performance.

Advantages

With PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface and 32 Gbps line speed, this adapter reduces latency and accelerates data-intensive workloads. It supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) for efficient virtual machine connectivity and Boot from SAN for streamlined deployment. The low-profile form factor fits both standard and small form factor server chassis, and the included low-profile bracket ensures easy installation.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed SAN connectivity
• Virtualized environments leveraging NPIV for VM-level zoning
• Storage area networks (SAN) with 32Gb Fibre Channel infrastructure
• HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus server platforms

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Fibre Channel Speed: 32 Gbps
• Number of Ports: 1
• Port Type: SFP+ (LC) – transceiver not included
• Controller: Broadcom (Emulex) LPe31000
• Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe Card
• Data Transfer Rate: 3200 MBps (full-duplex per port)
• Supported Protocols: FC-NVMe, FCP-SCSI
• OS Support: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, Oracle Solaris, HP-UX, IBM AIX
• Power Consumption: 12 W (max)
• Management: Emulex OneCommand Manager

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this adapter with compatible 32Gb SFP+ transceivers (sold separately) and ensure your SAN infrastructure supports 32Gb Fibre Channel. Verify server compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen9 or later.