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HPE 656452-001 QMH2572 8Gb Fibre Channel Mezzanine Switch Module
A dual-port 8Gb Fibre Channel mezzanine host bus adapter for compatible HP blade servers
- Dual-port design doubles SAN connectivity paths
- 8 Gbit/s transfer rate accelerates storage throughput
- Mezzanine form factor fits directly into blade server slots
- Compatible with BL460c Gen8 and Gen9 server blades
- Works with BL465c Gen8 and BL920s Gen9 platforms
HPE QMH2572 8Gb FC Mezzanine HBA
This HPE QMH2572 mezzanine host bus adapter provides two 8Gbit/s Fibre Channel ports for blade servers. It installs directly into the mezzanine slot of supported ProLiant blades to deliver storage-area-network connectivity. The module operates as a standard FC HBA for block-level data access.
Suits Gen8 and Gen9 blade integrators
Engineers deploying HP BL460c Gen8, BL460c Gen9, BL465c Gen8 or BL920s Gen9 blades can use this adapter for dual-port 8Gb FC connectivity. It also fits CS 900 SAP HANA and Superdome X enclosures listed in the compatibility data. Builders using rack-mount DL or ML servers, or blades outside the listed series, must select a different form-factor HBA.
Dual-port 8Gbit/s mezzanine form factor
The decisive specification is the combination of a mezzanine form factor with two ports running at 8Gbit/s Fibre Channel speed. This determines whether the module fits the target blade chassis and meets the required fabric bandwidth. Verify the exact blade model against the supported list before purchase.
Highlights
- Dual-port design doubles SAN connectivity paths
- 8 Gbit/s transfer rate accelerates storage throughput
- Mezzanine form factor fits directly into blade server slots
- Compatible with BL460c Gen8 and Gen9 server blades
- Works with BL465c Gen8 and BL920s Gen9 platforms
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 2.31 kg |
| Package size | 328 × 257 × 97 mm |
Questions about this item
Which HP BladeSystem servers accept the 656452-001 mezzanine card?
The module fits HP BL460c Gen8, BL460c Gen9, BL465c Gen8, BL920s Gen9, CS 900 and Superdome X blades listed in the compatibility table.
Can the dual 8 Gbit/s ports run with 4 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s SAN switches?
Yes, 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel ports auto-negotiate down to 4 Gbit/s and 2 Gbit/s link speeds.
What indicates the HBA is online after installation?
Each port LED shows steady green for an 8 Gbit/s link, amber for 4 Gbit/s, and the server BIOS lists two QMH2572 adapters.
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