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Overview

The FCA2684 and the FCA2684DC are single and dual port versions of a 2 Gb PCI-X to FibreChannel HBA that provides Tru64 operating system connectivity to HP StorageWorks arrays. These HBAs are the newest architecture offerings in higher performance Fibre Channel HBA connectivity for Alpha Servers. Both of these models are completely backwards compatible with older versions offering the customer investment protection. They completely interoperate with each other so nothing has to be swapped out. The FCA2684 is also the first 2 Gb PCI-X dual channel HBA offering for Alpha servers. These increase a customers connectivity options in slot restricted servers.

Features

A dual channel HBA offering for Alpha Servers: Offers additional connectivity options for slot restricted servers.

Automatic speed negotiation capability which allows backward compatibility with 1 Gb HBAs.

With full duplex delivers up to 400 Mb performance single channel and up to 800 Mb link bandwidth in dual channel.

Fexibility

Provides the flexibility and broad interoperability need for complex highly scalable SANs.

Specifications

System features
Classes of service description	FC service Class 2 and 3
Warranty	3-0-0, 3-year parts exchange warranty
Warranty options description	Software Product Services: Stand-alone telephone support; Rights to a new license; 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; - Warranty Upgrade Options: Response (Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours); Coverage (Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours); Duration (Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years)
Service & support options description	HP Global Services provides a three-year, limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support for the duration of the warranty. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of Care Pack packaged hardware and software services: Installation and start up; Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times; System management and performance services

Business Value

Next generation 2 Gb PCI-X to Fibre Channel HBAs that offer a higher performance than the currently shipping product and for the first time a dual channel HBA offering for Alpha Servers.