HP FC2143, FC1143, FC1243, FC2243 User Manual

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks 4Gb PCI-X 2.0 Host Bus Adapters

Overview

Models

HP StorageWorks
FC2143 4Gb PCI-X 2.0
HBA

HP StorageWorks
FC2243 Dual Channel
4Gb PCI-X 2.0 HBA

HP StorageWorks
FC1143 4Gb PCI-X 2.0
HBA

HP StorageWorks
FC1243 Dual Channel
4Gb PCI-X 2.0 HBA

StorageWorks 4Gb, PCI-X-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for Windows and
Linux. (Emulex LP1150)

StorageWorks Dual Channel 4Gb, PCI-X-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for
Windows and Linux (Emulex LP11002)

StorageWorks 4Gb, PCI-X-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for Windows and
Linux (Qlogic QLA2460)

StorageWorks Dual Channel 4Gb, PCI-X-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for
Windows and Linux (Qlogic QLA2462)

AD167A

AD168A

AB429A

AE369A

Product Description

The 4Gb PCI-X Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Family consists of single and dual channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) with
an optical LC type connector. These HBAs are provided by Qlogic and Emulex and are qualified for ProLiant and Integrity
platforms configured with the Enterprise Virtual Array 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 8000, MSA1000, MSA1500, and XP
array offerings.
For supported Fibre Channel SAN Switches, please consult the SAN Design Reference Guide at the following WEB
address:

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html

Key Features

4Gb/s Fibre Channel link speed support
PCI-X 2.0 mode 2, 266 MHz bus compatibility and extended high-availability support with ECC.
Compatible with PCI 33/66 (3.3V signaling) and PCI-X 66/100/133 MHz slots
Automatic speed negotiation with existing 1Gb/s and 2Gb/s Fibre Channel SANs
Superior performance capable of sustaining up to 100,000 I/Os per second per channel
4-Gbps FC increases aggregate throughput rate to 1.6GBps in full-duplex mode
Full fabric support with automatic topology and speed adaptation
Full support for both FC service Class 2 and 3
Support FC-Tape devices
RoHS compliance
HBAnyware from Emulex and Qlogic SANsurfer FC HBA Manager for centralized management and remote control of
distributed HBAs

Benefits At a Glance

Higher performance with lower price
Supports the Windows and Linux operating environments
Provides the flexibility and broad interoperability need for complex highly scalable SANs

Family Comparison Table

Number of channels

Port Speed

Slot type supported

Single

4 Gb 4 Gb 4 Gb 4 Gb

PCI-X 2.0 to Fibre
Channel

FC2143 FC2243 FC1143 FC1243

Dual

PCI-X 2.0 to Fibre
Channel

Single

PCI-X 2.0 to Fibre
Channel

Dual

PCI-X 2.0 to Fibre
Channel

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QuickSpecs

Overview

HP StorageWorks 4Gb PCI-X 2.0 Host Bus Adapters

OS Supported

Servers Supported

Array Platforms
Supported

Environmental ­Operating
Temperature

Microsoft Windows
2000

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 64-Bit
Edition

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 for 64-bit
Extended Systems

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3 (x86)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4 (Itanium)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4 (x86)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8
(AMD64)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(AMD64/EM64T)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(Itanium)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(x86)

VMware
V2.5.4 and later
V3.0 and later

HP ProLiant platforms
HP Integrity platforms

EVA3000,
EVA4x00,
EVA5000,
EVA6x00,
EVA8x00,
XP Disk Arrays,
MSA1000,
MSA1500

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Microsoft Windows
2000

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 64-Bit
Edition

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 for 64-bit
Extended Systems

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3 (x86)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4 (Itanium)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4 (x86)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8
(AMD64)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(AMD64/EM64T)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(Itanium)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(x86)

VMware
V2.5.4 and later
V3.0 and later

HP ProLiant platforms
HP Integrity platforms

EVA3000,
EVA4x00,
EVA5000,
EVA6x00,
EVA8x00,
XP Disk Arrays,
MSA1000,
MSA1500

Microsoft Windows
2000

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 for 64-bit
Extended Systems

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3 (x86)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4 (x86)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8
(AMD64)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(AMD64/EM64T)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(x86)

VMware
V2.5.4 and later
V3.0 and later

HP ProLiant platforms
HP Integrity platforms

EVA3000,
EVA4x00,
EVA5000,
EVA6x00,
EVA8x00,
XP Disk Arrays,
MSA1000,
MSA1500

Microsoft Windows
2000

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003

Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 for 64-bit
Extended Systems

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 3 (x86)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4
(AMD64/EM64T)

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4 (x86)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 8
(AMD64)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(AMD64/EM64T)

SUSE LINUX
Enterprise Server 9
(x86)

VMware
V2.5.4 and later
V3.0 and later

HP ProLiant platforms

EVA3000,
EVA4x00,
EVA5000,
EVA6x00,
EVA8x00,
XP Disk Arrays,
MSA1000,
MSA1500

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