281542-001 is an HP StorageWorks FCA2210 single-port 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for Novell NetWare environments. It uses a 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X interface with an embedded multimode short-wave optical interface and LC connector, providing Fibre Channel SAN connectivity without requiring a separate GBIC. HP documentation identifies the FCA2210 as the NetWare-specific 2Gb HBA.
- Part Number: 281542-001
- Manufacturer: HP / Compaq
- Product: StorageWorks FCA2210 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Fibre Channel Speed: 2Gbps, with 1Gbps backward compatibility
- Port Configuration: 1 × Fibre Channel port
- Host Interface: 64-bit PCI-X
- PCI-X Speed: 133MHz
- Optical Interface: Embedded multimode short-wave
- Connector: LC
- Maximum Throughput: Up to 400MB/s full-duplex
- FC Port Modes: F_Port and FL_Port
- Fibre Channel Classes: Class 2 and Class 3
- Operating System: Novell NetWare 5.1, 6.0 and 6.5 with supported drivers.
- Application: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for enterprise servers
- Compatible Storage: HP StorageWorks MSA1000, EVA and supported Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure.
- Compatible Systems: HP ProLiant servers equipped with a compatible 64-bit PCI-X slot
- Embedded Optics: Yes; no separate GBIC required.
- Related Option: 281540-B21 — FCA2210 2Gb PCI-X HBA for NetWare
- Related Spare: 281540R-B21 — refurbished/replacement FCA2210 configuration.
- Related Adapter: 281541-B21 — FCA2214 2Gb PCI-X HBA for Linux
- Included: 1 × FCA2210 2Gb PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA
- Compatibility Note: 281542-001 is the FCA2210 NetWare-specific assembly/spare and should not be confused with the FCA2214 models intended for other operating environments.