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Overview

The HP StorageWorks FC2143 single-channel and FC2243 dual-channel 4 Gb PCI-X 2.0 HBAs for Windows now support customers with Integrity and ProLiant Servers that have PCI-X I/O slots in them. These are the first 4 Gb HBA products to support this I/O bus architecture. This product now gives customers the ability to use the higher performance PCI-X 2.0 I/O bus to connect to their HP StorageWorks arrays. The FC2143 and FC2243 are high performance, enterprise class host bus adapters that combine the backward compatibility and high bandwidth of 266 MHz PCI-X 2.0 with exceptional 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel performance. Emulex HBAs employ a firmware-based architecture and a unique Service Level Interface (SLI) that enable new features and other upgrades without costly adapter hardware changes. Emulex technology also allows for a single set of drivers and management tools across HBA product families.

Features

Adds 4 Gb PCI-X 2.0 single and dual channel I/O connectivity to HP storage arrays: Provides 4Gb SAN connectivity and backward compatibility with 2 Gb and 1 Gb Fibre Channel..

High bandwidth 266 MHz PCI-X 2.0 host bus interface: Compatible with 266 MHz PCI-X 2.0 host buses, while backward compatible with 66, 100 and 133 MHz bus systems.

“No Reboot” firmware based architecture supports high-availability environments: Firmware based architecture allows HBAs to be updated with new features and functions, without disruptive reboots of the host system. The “no reboot” feature enhances today’s “always on” critical server environments..

Single driver solution across multiple generations of HBAs: The Emulex based 4 Gb HBAs present a standard interface to the OS that allows the same driver to be used with older generation 2 Gb and even 1Gb HBAs, simplifying SAN management..

Low power consumption: The low power consumption of these new 4 Gb HBAs helps keep the server running cooler and more reliably..

Specifications

System features
I/O port description	FC2143 has one 4 Gb Fibre Channel port; FC2243 has two 4 Gb Fibre Channel ports
Compatible operating systems description	Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003
Warranty	3-0-0 Three-year parts exchange warranty
Warranty options description	Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours; Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days; Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years; Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased.
Service & support features	Software Product Services: Standalone telephone support; Rights to new license version; Media and documentation updates; Hardware Product Services: Installation services; On-site maintenance (includes warranty support); Response time upgrades during the warranty period; Post-warranty coverage; RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work

Business Value

Supports StorageWorks EVA and MSA arrays and connects to Integrity and ProLiant servers running both Windows and Linux OS. Provides two times performance, investment protection, with common drivers, and simplified management.