The FC2143 and FC2243 are high performance, enterprise class host bus adapters that combine the backward compatibility and high bandwidth of 266 MHz PCI-X 2.0 with exceptional 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel performance. Emulex HBAs employ a firmware-based architecture and a unique Service Level Interface (SLI) that enable new features and other upgrades without costly adapter hardware changes. Emulex technology also allows for a single set of drivers and management tools across HBA product families. This kind of technical flexibility and investment protection is critical when working with evolving technology.

• Adds 4 Gb PCI-X 2.0 single and dual channel I/O connectivity to HP storage arrays: Provides 4Gb SAN connectivity and backward compatibility with 2 Gb and 1 Gb Fibre Channel.
• High bandwidth 266 MHz PCI-X 2.0 host bus interface: Compatible with 266 MHz PCI-X 2.0 host buses, while backward compatible with 66, 100 and 133 MHz bus systems.
• 'No Reboot' firmware based architecture supports high-availability environments: Firmware based architecture allows HBAs to be updated with new features and functions, without disruptive reboots of the host system. The 'no reboot' feature enhances today's 'always on' critical server environments.
• Single driver solution across multiple generations of HBAs: The Emulex based 4 Gb HBAs present a standard interface to the OS that allows the same driver to be used with older generation 2 Gb and even 1Gb HBAs, simplifying SAN management.
• Low power consumption: The low power consumption of these new 4 Gb HBAs helps keep the server running cooler and more reliably.
• Low profile form factor: Single and dual-channel versions are low profile ensuring maximum compatibility with the widest variety of HP servers, including the low profile BL40p.