• Aruba R2E08A 32G Fibre Channel HBA PCIe 3.0 x8 low-profile card
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Aruba R2E08A | 32G Fibre Channel HBA | 1-port | PCIe 3.0 x8 | low-profile, SR-IOV, NPIV, FC-NVMe

R2E08A

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Description

High-performance 32G Fibre Channel host connectivity for demanding SAN workloads in virtualized and mission-critical environments. The single-port adapter delivers low-latency throughput, supports FC-NVMe, and offers hardware-assisted virtualization features like SR-IOV and NPIV for efficient resource sharing.

Features

- 32GFC performance for low-latency SAN access
- Backward compatibility with 16GFC and 8GFC fabrics
- SR-IOV/NPIV to optimize multi-tenant and virtualized hosts
- FC-NVMe support for next-generation storage workflows
- Robust diagnostics and management tooling
- Secure firmware and link integrity features

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Ports: 1x 32G Fibre Channel
- Transceiver interface: SFP-based 32GFC (backward compatible with 16G/8G optics)
- Throughput: Up to 32GFC per port (backward compatible with 16GFC/8GFC)
- Virtualization: SR-IOV and NPIV support
- Protocol: FC-NVMe and FCP (SCSI over FC)
- Boot: Boot-from-SAN capable
- Form factor: Low-profile adapter (full-height bracket support)
- Max frame size: 2112 bytes
- OS support: Major Windows, Linux, and hypervisor platforms

FAQs

Q: Which optics do I need?
A: Use 32GFC SFP optics for 32G operation; the adapter is backward compatible with 16GFC/8GFC optics and link speeds.

Q: Is it compatible with older Fibre Channel switches?
A: Yes. It negotiates down to 16G or 8G when connected to compatible infrastructure.

Q: Does it support FC-NVMe?
A: Yes, the adapter supports FC-NVMe alongside traditional FCP.

Q: Can I boot from SAN?
A: Yes. The adapter supports Boot-from-SAN for OS deployment and recovery scenarios.

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