HPE P9D93A – StoreFabric SN1100Q 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

HPE P9D93A – StoreFabric SN1100Q 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Overview

The HPE P9D93A is a 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise SAN connectivity in HPE server environments. It provides a single-port high-speed interface for connecting servers to Fibre Channel storage networks.

It is used to enable low-latency, high-throughput access to shared storage systems in virtualized and database-heavy workloads. The adapter supports PCIe-based integration and is optimized for enterprise storage traffic handling.

This card is deployed in HPE ProLiant and Apollo server platforms where Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure is required. It allows servers to communicate with external storage arrays over dedicated storage fabric networks.

It integrates into HPE storage ecosystems using Smart SAN and Fibre Channel fabric technologies for scalable enterprise storage deployments.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Used in enterprise SAN environments where servers connect to Fibre Channel storage arrays. Common in virtualization clusters, database servers, and mission-critical applications requiring high-speed block storage access. Also used in data centers standardizing on Fibre Channel storage fabrics.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant and Apollo server platforms supporting PCIe 3.0 slots. Works within Fibre Channel SAN environments including HPE storage arrays and enterprise storage fabric infrastructures.