HPE CTR HBA SN1610E 32GB 1-PORT FC

The HPE SN1610E delivers 32 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity in a low-profile PCIe 4.0 x8 card, engineered for demanding enterprise SAN environments. Powered by the Marvell QLogic 2770 Series controller, this single-port HBA doubles the throughput of previous-generation 16Gb adapters while reducing latency and power draw.

Overview

Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Gen11 servers, the SN1610E ensures seamless integration with HPE storage and fabric infrastructures. It supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), Quality of Service (QoS), and Forward Error Correction (FEC) to maintain data integrity and performance under load. The adapter includes both standard and low-profile brackets, making it suitable for a wide range of server chassis.

What stands out

• 32 Gbps line-rate throughput per port for high-bandwidth workloads
• PCIe 4.0 x8 host interface eliminates bottlenecks
• Marvell QLogic 2770 Series controller with proven reliability
• Low-profile form factor with included brackets for flexible deployment
• Comprehensive OS support: Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, VMware ESXi, and more
• Advanced features: NPIV, QoS, FEC, and T10 Protection Information

Technical details

• Device Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card - Low Profile
• Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 4.0 x8
• Ports: 1 x 32Gb Fibre Channel (SFP+)
• Data Link Protocol: 32Gb Fibre Channel
• Data Transfer Rate: 32 Gbps per port
• Controller Chip: Marvell QLogic 2770 Series
• Power Consumption: 10.9 W typical, 12.9 W maximum
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Compliance: RoHS, WEEE, FCC, CE, UL, VCCI, ICES-003, RCM

Our verdict

The HPE SN1610E is a future-proof investment for enterprises modernizing their SAN infrastructure. With 32Gb Fibre Channel, PCIe 4.0, and robust feature support, it delivers the performance and reliability expected from HPE.