Product Type | Host Bus Adapter |
Form Factor | Plug-in card |
Packaged Quantity | 2 (2-Pack) |
Power Consumption | Approx. 10 W per adapter |
Designed For | HPE XP8 Storage System |
HPE XP8 10Gb 2-Port iSCSI 2-Pack Host Bus Adapter
Key Benefits

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- - Delivers 10 Gbps per port with iSCSI over Ethernet, ideal for high-performance storage networks
- - TAA-compliant and made in Japan, supporting strict procurement and reliability standards
- - Sold as a 2-pack to enhance flexibility and reduce deployment time in enterprise environments
Product Overview
The HPE XP8 10Gb 2-Port iSCSI 2-Pack Host Bus Adapter is engineered to boost high-performance networking across enterprise-grade storage systems. Supporting a total of two ports per card at 10 Gbps via Gigabit Ethernet protocols, this Host Bus Adapter (HBA) ensures efficient iSCSI transport for data-intensive applications requiring low latency and high throughput. With a dual-port configuration, it enables robust redundancy and failover capabilities for mission-critical infrastructure.
Designed with enterprise compliance in mind, this adapter is TAA-compliant, ensuring compatibility with U.S. government procurement regulations. The unit is manufactured in Japan, indicating a high standard of design and build quality. It is best suited for deployments involving the HPE XP8 storage solution where consistent and secure data flow is essential.
This 2-pack configuration supports scalability, allowing IT departments to equip multiple servers or configure redundant paths quickly. Ideal for virtualized environments, backend SANs, or high-volume databases, this HBA helps optimize overall network performance, reduce bottlenecks, and simplify infrastructure with iSCSI-based connectivity.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Card Height | Low Profile and Full Height Brackets Included |
Cooling Method | Passive |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Humidity Range Operating | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Humidity Range Storage | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Support | No (HBA firmware managed locally) |
Software Included | HPE Storage Management Tools (via XP8) |
Licensing | No additional license required for HBA operation |
Interfaces
Interface Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet (iSCSI) |
Ports per Adapter | 2 |
Number of Ports (Total) | 4 (2 per adapter) |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Connector Type | SFP+ |
Data Link Protocol | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | iSCSI |
Bus Interface | PCI Express Gen3 x8 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI |
Regulatory Standards | EN55024, EN55032 |
Advanced Security Features
Data Integrity | Enhanced error checking and correction |
Support for Secure Boot | Yes (when used with supported BIOS/UEFI systems) |
SR-IOV Support | Yes |
Network Isolation Capability | Yes (per port isolation in iSCSI networks) |
Failover Support | Yes, with multipathing |
Redundancy Support | Yes (dual adapters and dual-port design) |