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481548-002 HP StorageWorks 48 x SFP Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch

SKU:
481548-002
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 48 SFP Fibre Channel ports for high-speed connectivity
  • 8Gb/s data transfer rate supporting fast SAN operations
  • Blade switch form factor for efficient data center integration
  • Designed to optimize SAN performance and scalability
In stock

$329.00

Product Overview

The HP StorageWorks 48 x SFP Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch acts as a central hub within Fibre Channel SAN environments. It provides numerous high-speed connections in a compact blade design, fitting neatly into HP SAN chassis and supporting enterprise storage setups with demanding bandwidth needs.

General Information

Brand HP
Part Number 481548-002

Physical Characteristics

Condition Refurbished
Weight 5.00

Miscellaneous

Eco Friendly Yes
Assembly Required Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

This HP StorageWorks SAN Director Blade Switch provides reliable and fast Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage networks. It's built to handle demanding storage traffic with 48 SFP ports capable of 8Gb/s speeds, making it well-suited for consolidating SAN environments.

Often found in data centers managing large-scale storage systems, this blade switch supports businesses needing robust and scalable SAN solutions. Storage administrators and IT teams benefit from its capacity to maintain high throughput and low latency across connected devices.

Key Features

  • Offers 48 Fibre Channel SFP ports to connect multiple storage devices
  • Delivers consistent 8Gb/s speeds for efficient data handling
  • Compact blade design fits into existing HP SAN chassis
  • Supports SAN scalability with high port density
  • Enhances network reliability through advanced Fibre Channel protocols

Commonly deployed in enterprise storage networks, this switch helps maintain smooth data flows between servers and storage arrays. Its presence in SAN fabrics ensures that critical applications receive the bandwidth they require without interruptions.


Use Cases

The HP StorageWorks 48 x SFP Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch is primarily deployed in large-scale storage area networks where high-density, high-speed data transfer is essential. It is well-suited for enterprise data centers and environments demanding robust SAN connectivity to support critical applications and virtualization workloads.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting multiple storage arrays in enterprise data centers to ensure low-latency, high-throughput SAN traffic.
  • Supporting virtualization environments with heavy I/O demands by providing scalable SAN fabric connectivity.
  • Integrating within HP SAN chassis for consolidated rack deployments requiring dense Fibre Channel switching.
  • Facilitating high-performance storage clusters for database and analytics workloads in financial services and healthcare sectors.
  • Implementing SAN fabrics in remote office data centers where centralized storage access and resilience are critical.

This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating SAN connections in a compact blade form factor, allowing for scalable growth as data demands increase. Its design supports maintaining consistent performance and low latency across complex storage environments.


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481548-002 HP StorageWorks 48 x SFP Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch
481548-002 HP StorageWorks 48 x SFP Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch
$329.00