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HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch

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Consolidates data center connectivity for high available, lossless networking between applications and data, as well as between servers and storage networks.
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System features
Ideal For
Connecting servers and storage devices through high-speed, highly scalable, and highly available Fibre Channel SAN fabrics
Performance
8 Gbps Fibre Channel
Ports
24-40 Fibre Channel Range, depending on model
Aggregate Switch Bandwidth
640 Gbps Maximum
Encryption Capability
No
Protocol Support
Fibre Channel, Routing
BladeSystem Supported
Not Applicable
Availability
No single point of failure. Hot code load. Ports on demand with no downtime
Media Types
B-series 4 Gb and 8 Gb SFPs
Management
B-series Data Center Fabric Manager. Integration with Storage Essentials
Upgradeability
Standard 24 Ports; 8 Port on Demand upgrades, Upgrade from Base to Power Pack+
Models Available
Base, Power Pack
Optional Software
Power Pack+ Software, Port Upgrade, Integrated Routing, Adaptive Networking, ISL Trunking, Fabric Watch, Advanced Performance Monitoring, Server Application Optimization
Required Software
Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Zoning, Web Tools
Required Software
Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Zoning, Web Tools
Form Factor 1U
Warranty
(parts-labor-onsite)
1/1/1
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