Network card HP Enterprise StoreOnce Gen4 BB984A-RFB 10GbE-T 10 Gbps RJ-45

HP Enterprise StoreOnce Gen4 network card BB984A-RFB provides a 10GbE-T RJ-45 interface designed specifically for StoreOnce backup appliances. The card enables 10 Gbps Ethernet connections over standard copper cabling, delivering higher throughput for backup, replication and deduplication operations in datacenter and enterprise environments. Built for compatibility with StoreOnce Gen4 systems, the network card supports low-latency, high-bandwidth transfers that help reduce backup windows and accelerate data movement between backup targets and storage infrastructure.

Advantages

This 10GbE-T RJ-45 network card offers higher aggregate bandwidth compared with 1Gb connections, enabling faster backups and restores. By using copper Ethernet it simplifies cabling and integrates with existing network infrastructure while maintaining performance suitable for deduplication and replication workflows. The module is designed for stable operation in enterprise backup appliances, providing consistent throughput and predictable latency under heavy data-transfer loads.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup appliances and StoreOnce systems requiring 10 Gbps copper connectivity
• Datacenter environments with deduplication and replication workloads
• Backup and restore operations where reduced backup windows and increased throughput are needed
• Network consolidation where RJ-45 copper cabling is preferred over fiber

Key specifications

• Interface: 10GbE-T RJ-45 copper Ethernet
• Maximum throughput: 10 Gbps
• Form factor: add-in network card compatible with StoreOnce Gen4 appliances
• Link types supported: standard Ethernet over twisted-pair copper cabling
• Typical use: high-throughput backup, deduplication and replication traffic

How to use

Install the network card into the designated expansion slot of a compatible StoreOnce Gen4 appliance following hardware installation guidelines for the appliance. Connect the RJ-45 port to the network switch or directly to a compatible 10GbE copper port using appropriate Cat6a/Cat7 cabling to achieve 10 Gbps link speeds. Configure network settings within the StoreOnce management interface or the appliance operating system to assign IP addressing, set MTU and enable any required VLANs or link aggregation according to your network design.

Usage recommendations

Use high-quality Cat6a or Cat7 copper cabling and ensure switch ports support 10GbE-T for optimal performance. Verify appliance firmware and driver compatibility before deployment, and monitor link status and throughput during initial operations to confirm stable connectivity and expected transfer rates.