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    High-performance, secure, efficient Synergy connectivity.

    HPE Synergy Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters provide high-performance connectivity to HPE Synergy Virtual Connect FC Modules and support advanced virtualization, enhanced firmware security, dynamic power management and low CPU utilization features.

    Overview

    HPE Synergy Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters

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    HPE Synergy Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters

    XXXXXX-X21 is SKU designation formed by a common six-digit part number and a -X21 suffix that identifies a SKU that is available across multiple server family lines. Refer to the table below to find the SKU suffix that applies to the specific server product line this option can be ordered with.

    -B21

    -H21

    -K21

    COMPUTE Server Line

    SPECIALIZED COMPUTE Server Line

    STORAGE Line

    HPE Cloudline CL2100/CL2200/CL2800/CL3100/CL4100/CL5200/CL5800 Servers

    HPE Composable Cloud for ProLiant DL

    HPE ProLiant BL460c/BL660c Servers

    HPE ProLiant DL20/DL160/DL180 Servers

    HPE ProLiant DL325/DL360/DL380/DL385/DL560/DL580 Servers

    HPE ProLiant DX360/DX380 Servers

    HPE ProLiant MicroServer

    HPE ProLiant for Microsoft Azure Stack

    HPE ProLiant ML30/ML110/ML350 Servers

    HPE Synergy 480/660 Systems

    HPE ProLiant DX170r/DX190r, DX2000 Servers

    HPE ProLiant DX560 Gen10 server

    HPE ProLiant DX4200 Gen10 server

    HPE Apollo 35/40/70 Systems

    HPE Apollo 2000/6000 Servers

    HPE XL170r/XL190r/XL270d (Apollo 6500) Gen10 Server for BlueData Software

    HPE Converged System 300/500/700/750

    HPE Edgeline Systems and Servers

    HPE Integrity BL860c i6/BL870c i6/BL890c i6 Server Blades

    HPE Integrity MC990 X Server

    HPE Integrity rx2800 i6 Server

    HPE Integrity Superdome

    HPE SGI 8600 System

    HPE Solutions for SAP HANA (TDI)

    HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9/Gen10 Servers

    HPE Apollo 4200 Gen10 LFF Server for BlueData Software

    HPE Apollo 4510 Gen10 System

    HPE D2220sb/D2500sb Storage Blade

    HPE D3000/D6020/D8000 Disk Enclosures

    HPE Scalable Object Storage with Scality RING

    HPE SimpliVity 2600

    HPE SimpliVity 325/380 Gen10

    HPE Storage File Controllers

    HPE StoreEasy 1460 / 1560 / 1650 / 1660 / 1860


    Disclaimer: This may not be a complete listing of applicable servers

    Standard Features

    Models

    HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    870828-B21

    HPE Synergy 5830C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    777456-B21

    HPE Synergy 5331C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    P76653-B21

    HPE Synergy 7330C 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    P68131-B21

    SKU

    870828-B21

    777456-B21

    P76653-B21

    P68131-B21

    Description

    HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5830C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5331C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 7330C 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    Quick install card

    Product warranty statement

    SKU

    870828-B21

    777456-B21

    P76653-B21

    P68131-B21

    Description

    HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5830C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5331C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 7330C 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 680 Gen9 Compute Module





    HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module



    HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module



    HPE Synergy 480 Gen10Plus Compute Module



    HPE Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module



    HPE Synergy 480 Gen12 Compute Module



    Operating System and Virtualization Support

    The Operating Systems supported by this adapter are based on the server OS support. Please refer to the OS Support Matrix at https://www.hpe.com/us/en/servers/server-operating-systems.html


    Related Option

    Please refer to the table below for supported synergy interconnect modules:

    SKU

    870828-B21

    777456-B21

    P76653-B21

    P68131-B21

    Description

    HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5830C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5331C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 7330C 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb FC Module for HPE Synergy



    Brocade 16Gb/12 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy



    Brocade 16Gb/24 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy



    Brocade 16Gb/24 PowerPack+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy



    HPE Virtual Connect SE 32Gb FC Module for HPE Synergy

    Brocade 32Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy

    Brocade 64Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy

    SKU

    870828-B21

    777456-B21

    P76653-B21

    P68131-B21

    Description

    HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5830C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5331C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 7330C 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    Support for with ASN1 v.2.8.7

    ECC

    Forward error correction (FEC)

    NVMe over Fibre Channel

    PLDM Temp (MCTP)

    T10 DIF

    T10 Protection Information (T10-PI)

    VMWare VVoL

    HPE SmartSAN



    MCTP

    HPE Sea Of Sensors 3D

    Support for greater Server Virtualization

    Supported with HPE Storage (see HPE

    SPOCK)

    Secure Firmware download


    FDMI,

    FC Ping


    FC Trace Route

    Read Diagnostic Parameters (RDP)

    Buffer-to-Buffer Credit Recovery (BB_CR)

    Virtual Machine ID (VMID)

    Server Integration

    Audit Logs

    Authenticated Updates

    Configuration Utilities

    Hardware Root of Trust

    Secure Boot

    SPDM 1.1



    CNSA 1.0 / CNSA 2.0



    Active Health System

    Supports HPE Active Health System - monitors and records changes in the server hardware and configuration enabling customers to have accurate information that will assist in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution when server failures occur.


    NVMe over Fibre Channel

    The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters are NVMe-enabled to support emerging NVM Express (NVMe) over Fibre Channel storage networks.


    Secure Firmware download

    These adapters deliver enhanced security via the new secure firmware update feature which protects and ensures the authenticity of device firmware.


    T10 Protection Information (T10-PI)

    These adapters support T10-PI for enhanced data integrity when connected to T10-PI enabled arrays like HPE 3PAR StoreServ.


    Forward error correction (FEC)

    FEC is enabled and improved at 32GFC as required by the FC Specification, automatically correcting transmission errors and improving network performance and resiliency.


    Class-specific Control (CS_CTL)

    QoS capability that enables administrators to prioritize storage traffic to meet the needs of critical VM workloads.


    FDMI, FC Ping, and FC Trace Route

    Quickly check connectivity to SAN devices and query the switch management server for in-depth details on connected devices.


    HPE Sea of Sensors3D

    Support for the HPE Sea of Sensors which is a collection of 32 sensors that automatically track thermal activity - heat - across the server. When temperatures get too high, sensors can initiate fans and make other adjustments to reduce energy usage. A significant improvement lies in the ability to apply fan speed increases only to the portion of the system that is rising in temperature, rather than all six fans in unison, which reduces the amount of energy used for cooling.


    Read Diagnostic Parameters (RDP)

    Identify the source of network and media errors like cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and loss of sync (LOS) by remotely accessing diagnostic information from anywhere in the fabric.


    Buffer-to-Buffer Credit Recovery (BB_CR)

    Enhance performance and resiliency by automatically recovering buffer credits, which can be lost on long distance and lossy connections with the potential to stall I/O or degrade performance.


    Server Integration

    The adapter is a validated, tested, and qualified solution that is optimized for HPE servers. Hewlett Packard Enterprise validates a wide variety of major operating systems drivers with the full suite of web-based enterprise management utilities including HPE Intelligent Provisioning and HPE Systems Insight Manager that simplify network management. This approach provides a more robust and reliable networking solution than offerings from other vendors and provides users with a single point of contact for both their servers and their network adapters.


    Warranty

    Maximum: The remaining warranty of the HPE product in which it is installed.

    Minimum: Three-year limited warranty.

    Notes: Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:

    https://www.hpe.com/us/en/services.html#

    Service and Support

    HPE Services

    No matter where you are in your digital transformation journey, you can count on HPE Services to deliver the expertise you need when, where, and how you need it. From planning to deployment, ongoing operations and beyond, our experts can help you realize your digital ambitions.

    https://www.hpe.com/services


    Consulting Services

    No matter where you are in your journey to hybrid cloud, experts can help you map out your next steps. From determining what workloads should live where, to handling governance and compliance, to managing costs, our experts can help you optimize your operations.

    https://www.hpe.com/services/consulting


    HPE Managed Services

    HPE runs your IT operations, providing services that monitor, operate, and optimize your infrastructure and applications, delivered consistently and globally to give you unified control and let you focus on innovation.

    HPE Managed Services | HPE


    Operational services

    Optimize your entire IT environment and drive innovation. Manage day-to-day IT operational tasks while freeing up valuable time and resources. Meet service-level targets and business objectives with features designed to drive better business outcomes.

    https://www.hpe.com/services/operational


    HPE Complete Care Service

    HPE Complete Care Service is a modular IT environment service designed to help optimize your entire IT environment and achieve agreed upon IT outcomes and business goals through a personalized experience. All delivered by an assigned team of HPE Services experts. HPE Complete Care Service provides:

    • − A complete coverage approach
    • − An assigned HPE team
    • − Modular and fully personalized engagement
    • − Enhanced Incident Management experience with priority access
    • − Digitally enabled and AI driven customer experience

    https://www.hpe.com/services/completecare

    HPE Tech Care Service

    HPE Tech Care Service is the operational support service experience for HPE products. The service goes beyond traditional support by providing access to product specific experts, an AI driven digital experience, and general technical guidance to not only reduce risk but constantly search for ways to do things better. HPE Tech Care Service delivers a customer-centric, AI driven, and digitally enabled customer experience to move your business forward. HPE Tech Care Service is available in three response levels. Basic, which provides 9x5 business hour availability and a 2-hour response time. Essential, which provides a 15-minute response time 24x7 for most enterprise level customers, and Critical, which includes a 6-hour repair commitment where available and outage management response for severity 1 incidents.

    Refer to: https://www.hpe.com/services/techcare


    HPE Lifecycle Services

    HPE Lifecycle Services provide a variety of options to help maintain your HPE systems and solutions at all stages of the product lifecycle. A few popular examples include:

    − Lifecycle Install and Startup Services: Various levels for physical installation and power on, remote access setup, installation and startup, and enhanced installation services with the operating system.

    • − HPE Firmware Update Analysis Service: Recommendations for firmware revision levels for selected HPE products, considering the relevant revision dependencies within your IT environment.
    • − HPE Firmware Update Implementation Service: Implementation of firmware updates for selected HPE server, storage, and solution products, considering the relevant revision dependencies within your IT environment.
    • − Implementation assistance services: Highly trained technical service specialists to assist you with a variety of activities, ranging from design, implementation, and platform deployment to consolidation, migration, project management, and onsite technical forums.
    • − HPE Service Credits: Access to prepaid services for flexibility to choose from a variety of specialized service activities, including assessments, performance maintenance reviews, firmware management, professional services, and operational best practices.

    Notes: To review the list of Lifecycle Services available for your product go to:

    https://www.hpe.com/services/lifecycle


    For a list of the most frequently purchased services using service credits, see the HPE Service Credits Menu


    Other Related Services from HPE Services

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    https://www.hpe.com/services/training

    Defective Media Retention

    An option available with HPE Complete Care Service and HPE Tech Care Service and applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives replaced by HPE due to malfunction.


    Consult your HPE Sales Representative or Authorized Channel Partner of choice for any additional questions and service options.


    Parts and Materials

    HPE will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the covered hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available and recommended engineering improvements.


    Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual, product QuickSpecs, or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of these services.


    How to Purchase Services

    Services are sold by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Service Partners:

    • − Services for customers purchasing from HPE or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HPE order configuration tools.
    • − Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find services at https://ssc.hpe.com/portal/site/ssc/

    AI Powered and Digitally Enabled Support Experience

    Achieve faster time to resolution with access to product-specific resources and expertise through a digital and data driven customer experience


    Sign into the HPE Support Center experience, featuring streamlined self-serve case creation and management capabilities with inline knowledge recommendations. You will also find personalized task alerts and powerful troubleshooting support through an intelligent virtual agent with seamless transition when needed to a live support agent.

    https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home/signin


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    GreenLake is the cloud to run and manage your entire hybrid landscape—private, public, and edge. It helps you to:

    • − Streamline IT Operations across compute, storage, and networking without the chaos
    • − Unify and secure data, as you move faster
    • − Accelerate AI, from pilot to production

    The result: greater operational efficiency, lower TCO, and faster AI delivery—all from one unified, intelligent platform built for today’s hybrid enterprise

    Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Table

    SKU

    870828-B21

    777456-B21

    P76653-B21

    P68131-B21

    Description

    HPE Synergy 5330C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5830C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 5331C 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    HPE Synergy 7330C 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    Network Processor

    Emulex G6 XE501

    Marvell EP2722

    Emulex XE701-SEC

    Emulex XE701-SEC

    Data Rate

    2 ports, each at 32Gb

    2 ports, each at 32Gb

    2 ports, each at 32Gb

    2 ports, each at 64Gb

    Bus Type

    PCIe 3.0 x8

    PCIe 3.0 x8

    PCIe 4.0 x8

    PCIe 4.0 x8

    Power

    <12W

    <12W

    <12W

    <12W

    Temperature

    Operating 0° to 55 °C (32° to 131 °F)

    Non-Operating -65° to 85 ° C (-85° to 185 °F)

    Humidity

    Operating 10% to 90% non-condensing

    Non-operating 5% to 95% non-condensing

    Environment-friendly Products and Approach - End-of-life Management and Recycling

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life product return, trade-in, and recycling programs, in many geographic areas, for our products. Products returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.


    The European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive [EU WEEE] (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site.These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as Hewlett Packard Enterprise OEM customers who integrate and re-sell Hewlett Packard Enterprise equipment.

    Summary of Changes

    Date

    Version History

    Action

    Description of Change

    06-Apr-2026

    Changed

    Updated table to show that the 5330C 32G HBA and the 5830C 32G HBA are compatible with new Brocade 64G Fibre Channel Switch

    02-Feb-2026

    Changed

    Standard Features and Technical Specifications sections were updated.

    Updated to include new 64G HBA and mapping of HBAs to Gen12 Compute Modules

    28-Jul-2025

    Changed

    Updated survey link.

    05-May-2025

    Changed

    Updated to include new HBA and mapping of HBAs to Gen11 and Ge12 Compute Modules

    04-Dec-2023

    Changed

    Service and Support Section was updated

    15-May-2023

    Changed

    Removed the 16G HBAs

    15-Nov-2021

    Changed

    Service and Support Section was updated

    06-May-2019

    Changed

    Update table format, glossary and technical specifications

    02-Apr-2019

    New

    New QuickSpecs

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