HP part number FC2243 identifies the FC2243 - HP StorageWorks 4GB Dual Channel PCI-x 2.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only, 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-X. 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 supplies the FC2243 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The FC2243 is a HP fiber channel controller component with capacity 4 GB, interface PCI-X. Pro Disk Network sells the FC2243 for $147.37 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
The FC2243 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 FC2243 ship?
FC2243 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 FC2243 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 FC2243?
The FC2243 is a HP enterprise IT hardware component with capacity 4 GB and interface PCI-X, 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 FC2243
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
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 FC2243
Is the FC2243 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every FC2243 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 FC2243 fit my system?
The FC2243 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 FC2243 ship?
FC2243 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 FC2243?
New FC2243 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 FC2243?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.