The HP StorageWorks 4/8 Base SAN Switch offer 4Gb connectivity for entry-level storage area networks (SAN), and the ability to grow to a core-to-edge infrastructure. The simplicity and ease-of-use advantages of these switches help increase administrator productivity and lower the cost of management. Both switches deliver eight (upgradeable to16) high performance Auto Sensing 1, 2, and 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports. An optional 4 port activation license increases the number of active ports to 12 or 16 ports. Plus, the HP StorageWorks SAN 4/8 Base Switch is fully non-blocking and provide 64 to 128Gb end to end switching (4Gb full duplex) bandwidth. The HP StorageWorks SAN 4/8 Base Switch provides single-switch connectivity for a new, simple SAN installation and connects to storage and servers only.
Features
Device Type: Switch
Form Factor: Rack Mountable, 1U
Data Transfer Rate: 4.24 Gbps
Data Link Protocol: 4Gb Fibre Channel
Remote Management Protocol: SNMP, Telnet, HTTP
Communication Mode: Full-Duplex
Features: Manageable, Full Duplex Mode
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
HP StorageWorks SAN switch 4/8 Switch Specifications
Part # A8000A#ABA
Manufacturer
HP
Manufacturer Part #
A8000A#ABA
Device
Type
Switch
Form Factor
Rack Mountable, 1U
Networking
Ports Qty
8
Data Transfer Rate
4.24 Gbps
Data Link Protocol
4Gb Fibre Channel
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP, Telnet, HTTP
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Communication Mode
Full-Duplex
Features
Manageable, Full Duplex Mode
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
8 ( 8 ) x SFP (mini-GBIC)
Interfaces
1 x Management, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, RJ-45
1 x Management, RS-232, 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
Miscellaneous
Included Rack Mounting Kit
Power
Power Device
Internal Power Supply
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Environmental Parameters
Minimum Operating Temp
32 °F
Maximum Operating Temp
104 °F
Operating Humidity Range
20 - 85%
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited
HP StorageWorks SAN switch 4/8 Switch Features
High Performance, Availability and Scalability: Superior ROI and investment protection.
4Gb/s Performance: Provides ability to configure a more efficient SAN configuration by reducing total number of ISLs. You will require ½ the number of 2Gb/s ISLs.
Ports on Demand, Pay as You Grow: Ability to add more ports when needed. Pay for connectivity you use.
Faster Backup: Reduces LAN traffic and delivers a more reliable backup and restore solution.
High Performance Interconnect to Handle the Most Demanding Applications: Advanced architecture with intelligent routing and faster fabric services for provide a high performance.
Ability to Create a Secure Infrastructure: Multi-protocol and LUN-level Zoning features. Full support for optional Secure Fabric OS.
Flexible Management Tools to Manage Large SANs: Multi-switch fabric tools for easy configuration and monitoring convenient power pack options.
ISL Trunking and Advanced Performance Monitoring to Prevent Fabric Bottlenecks: Ability to create 32 port trunks to efficiently utilize inter switch links.
Simple Web Tools Software: Removes some of the complexity when installing and managing a SAN.
Investment Protection: Fully compatible with and sharing a common code base with existing B-series switches.
HP StorageWorks SAN switch 4/8 Switch Included Items
HP StorageWorks SAN 4/8 Switch
Rackmount Kit
Accessory Kit (manuals on CD, enterprise safety and regulatory information, installation guide, plenum)
Advanced Zoning
WEBTOOLS Serial Cable
Standard and PDU Power Cords
HP StorageWorks SAN switch 4/8 Switch Warranty Information
Warranty Length: 1 Year Limited
Details: This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to in this Limited Warranty as “HP Hardware Products”) sold by or leased from Hewlett-Packard Company, its worldwide subsidiaries, affiliates, authorized resellers, or country distributors (collectively referred to in this Limited Warranty as “HP”) with this Limited Warranty. The term “HP Hardware Product” is limited to the hardware components and required firmware. The term “HP Hardware Product” DOES NOT include any software applications or programs, non- HP products, or non-HP branded peripherals. All non-HP products or non-HP branded peripherals external to the HP Hardware Product—such as external storage subsystems, displays, printers and other peripherals—are provided “AS IS” without HP warranty. However, non-HP manufacturers and suppliers or publishers may provide their own warranties directly to you.
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