HPE 410986-001 Controller (MPN 658205) – Reliable Server Storage

Product Description

The HPE 410986-001 is a PCI-X 2.0 Fibre Channel controller designed for integration into HPE ProLiant DL385 server platforms. This adapter provides dual Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise environments requiring high-speed storage area network (SAN) access. It is intended for B2B buyers upgrading or maintaining server infrastructure with legacy PCI-X slots.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number (MPN): 410986-001 / 658205
• Brand: HPE
• Interface: PCI-X 2.0
• Fibre Channel Ports: 2
• Port Availability: Yes
• Form Factor: Standard profile (not low-profile)
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL385 series servers

Design Features

• Equipped with two Fibre Channel ports for redundant or multi-path SAN connectivity
• Utilizes PCI-X 2.0 bus architecture, supporting high-bandwidth data transfer for legacy server generations
• Standard-profile bracket, suitable for full-height expansion slots in tower or rack-mount chassis
• Directly compatible with HPE ProLiant DL385 servers, ensuring straightforward integration
• Leverages proven Fibre Channel technology for stable, low-latency storage connections

Application Area

This controller is deployed in enterprise data centers and server rooms where HPE ProLiant DL385 servers require reliable attachment to Fibre Channel SAN fabrics. It is used for connecting to external storage arrays, supporting virtualization workloads, database storage, and other mission-critical applications that demand resilient, high-throughput block-level storage access. The dual-port configuration enables failover and load balancing in redundant SAN topologies.