283385-001 is an HP StorageWorks FCA2210 single-channel 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for Novell NetWare environments. It uses a 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X interface and has an embedded multimode optical Fibre Channel interface, eliminating the need for a separate GBIC. The adapter is based on the QLogic QLA2340 design and supports 1Gbps/2Gbps Fibre Channel operation.
- Part Number: 283385-001
- Manufacturer: HP / Compaq
- Product: StorageWorks FCA2210 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Model: FCA2210
- Vendor Model: QLogic QLA2340
- Fibre Channel Speed: 2Gbps, with 1Gbps auto-negotiation
- Port Configuration: Single-channel / single-port
- Host Bus: 64-bit PCI-X
- PCI-X Speed: 133MHz
- Optical Interface: Embedded multimode Fibre Channel interface
- Connector: LC-style optical connector
- Maximum Throughput: Up to 400MB/s full-duplex
- Protocol: Fibre Channel; supports F_Port and FL_Port
- FC Classes: Class 2 and Class 3
- Application: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity and FC tape/storage networking
- Operating System: Novell NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6.0
- Compatible Storage: HP StorageWorks EVA v2, MSA1000, Enterprise Backup Solution (EBS), Fibre Channel hubs/switches and SAN Director 64.
- Compatible Systems: Supported HP ProLiant servers equipped with a compatible PCI-X slot
- Embedded Optics: Yes; no separate GBIC required.
- Related Option: 281540-B21 — FCA2210 2Gb PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA option kit
- Option Number: FD-66695-01
- Related Adapter: 283384-001 / 281541-B21 — FCA2214, the corresponding HBA for Windows/Linux environments.
- Included: 1 × FCA2210 PCI-X 2Gb Fibre Channel HBA
- Compatibility Note: 283385-001 is the NetWare-specific FCA2210 spare/assembly; it should not be confused with the FCA2214, which targets Windows/Linux operating environments.
