343073-B21 is an HP StorageWorks FCA2408 single-channel 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for servers with 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X slots. It provides an integrated multimode short-wave optical LC interface, supports automatic 1Gbps/2Gbps Fibre Channel speed negotiation, and is designed for connection to HP StorageWorks EVA, EMA, XP and VA storage arrays. HP identifies 343073-B21 specifically as the FCA2408 option.
- Part Number: 343073-B21
- Manufacturer: HP / Compaq
- Product: StorageWorks FCA2408 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Model: FCA2408
- Fibre Channel Speed: 2Gbps
- Port Configuration: 1 × Fibre Channel port
- Host Interface: 64-bit PCI-X
- PCI-X Speed: 133MHz
- Optical Interface: Integrated multimode short-wave optical
- Connector: LC
- Supported FC Speeds: 1Gbps / 2Gbps automatic negotiation
- Full-Duplex Throughput: Up to approximately 400MB/s
- Topology: Fibre Channel switched fabric / F_Port
- FC Classes: Class 2 and Class 3
- Controller / HBA Chip: Emulex LP982.
- Application: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity and enterprise server-to-storage communication
- Operating Systems: Primarily Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 for the original FCA2408 qualification.
- Compatible Storage: HP StorageWorks EVA V2/V3, EMA, XP and VA storage arrays and supported Fibre Channel SAN switches.
- Compatible Systems: HP ProLiant and supported HP Integrity servers equipped with compatible PCI-X slots
- Included: 1 × FCA2408 2Gb PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA
- Related Models: FCA2404 (305573-B21) — single-port 2Gb PCI-X HBA; FCA2404DC (323264-B21) — dual-port version.
- Compatibility Note: 343073-B21 is a single-channel PCI-X Fibre Channel adapter, not a PCI Express HBA. It has an integrated optical LC interface and does not require a separate GBIC.