Description
The highly available HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch and 4/32 SAN Switch Power Pack offer very flexible connectivity for a performance-level storage area network (SAN). The new switches can be incorporated into an extensive core fabric or placed at the edge. They deliver 16, 24 or 32 high performance Auto Sensing 1,2, or 4 Gbps Fibre Channel ports. The 4/32 SAN Switch base model ships with 16 active ports. Ports can be activated in 8 port increments with the purchase of an upgrade license, Storage networking features include redundant, removable power supplies and cooling, making the switches ideal for supporting corporate infrastructure implementations. The 4/32 SAN Switch includes web management tools and hardware and software enforced zoning. The 4/32 Power Pack SAN Switch provides the SAN administrator with the necessary tools to monitor the health and performance of the network, while ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability. Power Pack software features are available pre-configured on the switch or as an upgrade.Key Features
High availability
Redundant, hot swappable, removable power supplies and cooling units
Efficient
Ports on Demand for instant scalability and “pay-as-you-grow” value
High performance
Industry-leading 4 Gbps performance for strategic, data-intensive applications
Stable
Provides investment protection as the device is forward and backward compatible with the entire family of 1 Gb and 2 Gb B-Series switches and directors
Adaptive
Provides 4 Gbps technology with auto-sensing capabilities to recognize 1, 2, and 4 Gbps devices
Ease of use
Easily integrates into installed base of B-series SANs for investment protection
Valu
Ports on demand provides instant scalability and “pay as you grow” value
Adaptive
Auto sensing 1, 2, and 4 Gbps transfer, using ISL virtual channels to provide non-blocking data transfer and maximum application data throughput.
Management
Utilizes current B-series management and monitoring software tools to optimize operational efficiencies and maximize SAN investment
