Name: 361195-001 Compaq 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch StorageWorks
Brand: Compaq
SKU: 361195-001
Price: 381.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Compaq StorageWorks 2/16N Power Pack San Switch provides a solid foundation for enterprise storage networks, delivering consistent 2 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity across 16 ports. It fits into SAN setups that require dependable, manageable, and scalable fabric switching to support storage traffic, making it a practical choice for data centers aiming to maintain organized and efficient storage communications.

General Information
Brand	Compaq
Part Number	361195-001
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	16
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	SFP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	1/2 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	64 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP-based FC ports, plus serial console and 10/100 Ethernet mgmt

Performance
Latency	<2 µs

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Via WebTools, SNMP, Telnet, IP API
Management Interfaces	Serial console, 10/100 Ethernet management port
Security Features	Zoning (soft/hard)
Management Type	Serial Console (RJ-45), CLI

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	361195-001 Power Pack (replacement power supply for HP/Compaq StorageWorks 2/16n SAN Switch)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.71 × 16.87 × 12.1 in
Weight	9.40
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Compaq StorageWorks 2/16N Power Pack San Switch is built to manage and optimize storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise environments. It is commonly found in data centers where reliable, high-speed connectivity between storage devices and servers is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often use this switch to streamline storage traffic and improve the efficiency of their SAN infrastructure. Key Features Provides 16 Fibre Channel ports with 2 Gbps each for fast data transmission Enables easy integration with existing StorageWorks components Supports fabric zoning to improve security and traffic management Offers robust management tools for monitoring and configuration Built to maintain high availability and reduce downtime in storage networks This switch is typically deployed in medium to large-scale data centers, where it helps maintain smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays. By using this switch, organizations can ensure their critical storage resources are linked efficiently, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing overall SAN performance.

Use Cases
The Compaq 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where robust and high-speed storage networking is essential. IT teams managing large-scale storage environments benefit from its capability to facilitate efficient data flow between servers and storage arrays, particularly in virtualization and high-throughput workloads. How It's Used: Supporting storage clusters in enterprise IT environments requiring consistent 2 Gbps connectivity for database and virtualization servers. Integrating SAN fabrics in medium to large data centers to streamline storage traffic and improve disaster recovery operations. Facilitating interconnectivity in rack deployments where multiple storage arrays need centralized management and scalability. Enabling backup and archiving workflows in environments with demanding data retention policies through reliable fibre channel switching. Enhancing performance in cloud service provider infrastructures that demand predictable storage network throughput and low latency. This SAN switch supports operational efficiency by delivering scalable and manageable fabric switching tailored for storage networks. Its deployment helps organizations maintain high performance and reliability in storage communications, critical for managing expanding data requirements within complex IT infrastructures.