Name: 374305-001 Compaq 24-Port Fibre Channel 4-Port Fabric Copper Switch
Brand: Compaq
SKU: 374305-001
Price: 251.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Compaq 24 x Ports Fibre Channel 4 x Fabric Copper Switch provides a mix of fibre channel and copper ports ideal for building or expanding SANs. It fits well in data centers that prioritize fast storage access and flexible network layouts without compromising on reliability or performance.

General Information
Brand	Compaq
Part Number	374305-001
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	1 Gigabit per port
UpLink Ports	4 × dedicated fabric uplink ports (copper)
POE Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	RJ‑45

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),Web GUI,CLI,SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,Fabric Login (FLOGI),Access Control Lists (ACL)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	12.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Compaq switch is built for managing storage area networks with efficiency and reliability. It combines 24 Fibre Channel ports designed for fast data transfer and 4 fabric copper ports to extend network flexibility. Often found in enterprise data centers, this switch supports the demands of storage-heavy applications and virtualization setups. Storage administrators and IT professionals rely on such switches to maintain seamless data flow between servers and storage arrays. Key Features Delivers 24 Fibre Channel ports for high-throughput data transmission Includes 4 copper fabric ports to support extended connectivity Compatible with various SAN topologies and protocols Offers low latency and high reliability for critical storage operations Designed to integrate smoothly with Compaq server infrastructure This switch is typically deployed in environments where large volumes of data need fast, reliable storage access, such as in cloud computing or enterprise backup solutions. Its combination of fibre and copper ports allows for versatile network design and easy scaling as storage needs grow.

Use Cases
The Compaq 24-Port Fibre Channel 4-Port Fabric Copper Switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput storage networking. It benefits IT teams managing large-scale SAN infrastructures where diverse connectivity options and reliable data transfer are critical. This switch is well-suited for environments with intensive virtualization workloads and complex storage clusters. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays in enterprise SANs to support high-demand database and virtualization environments. Integrating fibre channel and copper fabric ports in rack deployments for flexible network architecture in data centers. Enhancing storage performance in server farms processing large-scale analytics and real-time data workloads. Facilitating storage redundancy and failover configurations to maintain uptime in mission-critical applications. Supporting edge computing sites where compact yet high-performance SAN switching is required. This switch enables scalable SAN growth and improved operational efficiency by bridging different network media types within storage infrastructures. Its design supports consistent high-speed connectivity, which is essential for maintaining performance in evolving enterprise IT environments.