HP part number AE312 identifies the AE312 - HP StorageWorks FC1242SR 4GB Dual Port Fibre Channel PCI Express Host Bus Adapter, an enterprise-grade Fiber Channel Controller unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 4 GB, interface of PCI Express. Typical use cases include enterprise LAN core-distribution-access architecture, hyperconverged cluster east-west traffic, SAN fabric uplinks, and replacement of EOL/EOSL networking infrastructure under existing OEM warranty contracts. Pro Disk Network sources the AE312 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The AE312 is a HP fiber channel controller component with capacity 4 GB, interface PCI Express. Pro Disk Network sells the AE312 for $109.75 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
The AE312 is a HP fiber channel controller part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the AE312 ship?
AE312 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The AE312 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Production Deployment — Drop-in part for production enterprise infrastructure. Pre-tested and inspected before shipment.
Replacement / Spare — Hot-spare or RMA replacement keeping installed base running while OEM warranty is processed.
Lab / Dev / Test — Identical part for non-production validation environments. Cost-effective using refurbished tier.
Capacity Expansion — Adding capacity to an existing deployment without disturbing the production baseline.
What is the AE312?
The AE312 is a HP enterprise IT hardware component with capacity 4 GB and interface PCI Express, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of AE312
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Not enterprise NVMe — sub-100 µs latency workloads need a different SKU
Bulk capacity is the value play, not raw IOPS
Larger orders may ship via LTL freight (signature required)
Frequently Asked Questions about AE312
Is the AE312 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every AE312 as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the AE312 fit my system?
The AE312 is a HP fiber channel controller part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the AE312 ship?
AE312 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the AE312?
New AE312 units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the AE312?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the AE312 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
AE312-60001 — AE312-60001 - HP StorageWorks FC1242SR 2-Port 4GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter — $71.58
AE312-60007 — AE312-60007 - HP StorageWorks Fc1242sr 4GB Dual Channel PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only — $100.87
AE312-60009 — AE312-60009 - HP StorageWorks Fc1242sr 4GB Dual Channel PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only — $100.87
AE312A — AE312A - HP StorageWorks FC1242SR 2-Port 4GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter — $647.37