281540-B21 is an HP StorageWorks FCA2210 single-channel 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed specifically for Novell NetWare environments. It uses a 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X interface, includes an integrated multimode short-wave optical interface with LC connectors, and supports Fibre Channel SAN connectivity to platforms such as the EVA and MSA1000. HP documentation identifies this exact part number as the FCA2210 NetWare HBA.
- Part Number: 281540-B21
- Manufacturer: HP / Compaq
- Product: StorageWorks FCA2210 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Fibre Channel Speed: 2Gbps
- Port Configuration: Single-channel / single-port
- Host Bus: 64-bit PCI-X
- PCI-X Speed: 133MHz
- Optical Interface: Integrated multimode short-wave optics
- Connector: LC
- Fibre Channel Mode: Full fabric; F_Port and FL_Port support
- Data Transfer: Up to approximately 400MB/s full-duplex Fibre Channel throughput
- Speed Negotiation: Automatic 1Gbps / 2Gbps negotiation
- Operating System: Novell NetWare 5.1, 6.0 and supported 6.5 configurations.
- Application: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for enterprise servers
- Compatible Storage: HP StorageWorks EVA, MSA1000 and supported Enterprise Backup Solution configurations.
- Compatible Systems: Supported HP ProLiant servers equipped with a compatible 64-bit PCI-X slot
- Included: 1 × FCA2210 PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA with integrated optical interface
- GBIC/SFP: Not required; the optical interface is embedded on the adapter.
- Related Spare: 281540R-B21 — refurbished/replacement FCA2210 configuration.
- Related Adapter: 281541-B21 — FCA2214 2Gb PCI-X HBA for Linux/Windows
- Compatibility Note: This FCA2210 version is specifically qualified for NetWare; it should not be confused with the FCA2214, which was intended for other operating systems.