HPE SN1700E 64Gb 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Adapter

The HPE R7N77A is a single-port host bus adapter that brings 64 Gb Fibre Channel connectivity to HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers. Installed in a standard PCI-Express slot, it provides a direct, high-speed path between the server and HPE storage systems.

The adapter supports the 64/32/16 Gb Fibre Channel protocol, delivering up to 64 Gb bandwidth on modern fabrics while staying fully compatible with existing 32, 16, and 8 Gb environments. This flexibility lets administrators introduce faster links without replacing their entire infrastructure. When paired with HPE all-flash or NVMe storage arrays, the card unlocks the performance potential of solid-state media and keeps latency to a minimum.

Workloads that depend on continuous, rapid data access—such as database transactions, server virtualization, media processing, and backup or restore operations—benefit directly from the adapter’s throughput and low latency. Additional link-level security features built into 64 Gb fabrics help protect data as it moves between the server and storage array.

For IT teams seeking a straightforward upgrade path, the HPE R7N77A delivers higher performance without disruptive changes. It fits neatly into mixed environments where legacy Fibre Channel speeds and the latest 64 Gb technology must coexist, making it a practical choice for data centers that evolve over time.

• 64 Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter with one port
• Plugs into a PCI-Express slot on HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers
• Operates at 64, 32, 16, or 8 Gb Fibre Channel speeds
• Connects to HPE all-flash and NVMe storage arrays
• Offers higher bandwidth, lower latency, and strengthened link security
• Ideal for database, backup and restore, virtualization, and media processing workloads