Name: 492292-003 HP 8/24 16-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Full Fabric Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 492292-003
Price: 1491.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 492292-003 - HP 8/24 16x Active Port 8Gb Full Fabric Enabled Switch provides essential Fibre Channel switching capabilities in SAN environments. It fits into mid-sized storage networks requiring fast, stable connections among multiple devices. The switch supports full fabric functionality and active ports to maintain smooth data flow and connectivity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	16 Active Fibre Channel Ports
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,Port Security,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),SSH,SNMPv3
Management Type	In-band,Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The HP 8/24 16x Active Port 8Gb Full Fabric Enabled Switch is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed to facilitate efficient storage area network communications. It is commonly found in data center environments where robust, low-latency connectivity is essential. Built for IT professionals managing SANs, it offers reliable fabric services and flexible deployment options. Key Features Delivers 8Gb per port for fast data transfers Full fabric enabled to support complex SAN topologies Handles up to 24 connected devices for scalability Includes active ports to ensure consistent network availability Designed to integrate smoothly with HP storage solutions This switch plays a critical role in maintaining the stability and speed of storage networks. Its consistent performance and compatibility make it suitable for managing SAN traffic efficiently. The device contributes to the overall reliability and scalability of storage infrastructures without introducing unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage clusters where high-speed, reliable SAN connectivity is critical. It benefits storage administrators and IT teams managing virtualization environments and large-scale data storage setups. How It's Used: Connecting servers to storage arrays in enterprise data centers Facilitating storage traffic in virtualization environments Supporting SAN fabric expansion in mid-sized organizations Integrating with HP storage solutions for unified management Ensuring low-latency, high-throughput in storage clusters By enabling efficient and scalable SAN connectivity, this switch supports operational continuity and performance optimization. It helps maintain a resilient storage infrastructure tailored to demanding IT workloads.