Overview

The HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (R2E09A) is a high-performance storage networking solution designed for enterprise servers requiring fast, reliable, and secure connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Built for modern data centers, this adapter delivers exceptional bandwidth, low latency, and advanced storage capabilities for mission-critical workloads.

High-Speed 32Gb Fibre Channel Connectivity

Featuring two independent 32Gb Fibre Channel ports, the SN1610Q significantly increases storage throughput compared to previous 16Gb solutions. The adapter enables faster data movement between servers and storage systems, making it ideal for environments with intensive storage requirements.

Benefits include:

• data-start="2266" data-end="2296">Faster database transactions
• Reduced storage latency
• Improved virtualization performance
• Increased storage bandwidth
• Better application responsiveness

The adapter can achieve performance levels of up to 2 million IOPS, helping organizations maximize storage efficiency and application performance.

NVMe over Fibre Channel Support

The SN1610Q supports NVMe over Fibre Channel, enabling organizations to leverage modern flash storage technologies while maintaining existing Fibre Channel infrastructure. NVMe reduces protocol overhead and delivers lower latency compared to traditional storage protocols.

This makes the adapter an excellent choice for:

• All-flash storage arrays
• High-performance databases
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
• AI and analytics workloads
• Enterprise virtualization platforms

Enterprise Security and Reliability

Security remains a key advantage of Fibre Channel environments. The SN1610Q includes a hardware root of trust, helping ensure that only authenticated firmware is loaded onto the adapter. This protection enhances infrastructure security and reduces the risk of unauthorized firmware modifications.

Additionally, Fibre Channel networks are inherently isolated from standard IP-based traffic, providing an extra layer of security for business-critical storage communications.

PCIe 4.0 Performance

The adapter utilizes a PCIe 4.0 interface, providing sufficient bandwidth to fully support high-speed Fibre Channel operations. Combined with dual-port architecture, this ensures efficient data transfer between server processors and storage infrastructure.

Broad HPE Platform Compatibility

The SN1610Q is certified for deployment across multiple HPE server platforms, including:

• HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers
• HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers
• HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers
• HPE Alletra Storage Servers

This broad compatibility makes it a versatile choice for infrastructure upgrades and new deployments.

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise SAN environments
• VMware virtualization clusters
• Microsoft Hyper-V infrastructures
• Database servers
• High-performance storage systems
• Mission-critical business applications

Why Choose This Adapter

The HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter delivers enterprise-class storage connectivity with exceptional bandwidth, NVMe support, advanced security, and PCIe 4.0 performance. It is an ideal solution for organizations seeking to modernize SAN infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with existing Fibre Channel environments.