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572018-B21 HPE 8GB 20-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Module

SKU:
572018-B21
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Offers 20 Fibre Channel ports with 8Gbps speed each
  • Enables high-performance SAN connectivity for blade servers
  • Designed to integrate with HPE Virtual Connect environments
  • Provides efficient storage networking with simplified management
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$114.00

Product Overview

The HPE 572018-B21 Virtual Connect 8GB 20-Port Fibre Channel module enables blade servers to connect efficiently to storage networks through twenty high-speed Fibre Channel ports. It's designed for data center setups that require streamlined SAN connectivity within HPE BladeSystem environments, helping reduce cabling complexity while maintaining robust performance.

General Information

Brand HPE
Part Number 572018-B21
Condition Refurbished

Technical Information

Switch Ports 20
Number of Ports 20-Ports
Port Type SFP+
Port Speed 8 Gbps
POE Support No
VLAN Support No
Stackable No
Layer Support Layer 2
Connector Type SFP+

Management and Configuration

Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces Web GUI, CLI
Remote Management Protocol HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SNMP

Physical Characteristics

Weight 5.00


Product Description

The HPE 572018-B21 Virtual Connect 8GB 20-Port Fibre Channel module is built to deliver reliable and fast storage area network (SAN) connectivity for blade server setups. This device is often found in data centers where smooth and high-speed access to storage resources is critical.

Commonly used in enterprise environments, it helps IT teams streamline storage networking by reducing the complexity of physical cabling and improving scalability. The module is typically favored by network administrators and system architects aiming to optimize SAN performance within HPE BladeSystem infrastructures.

Key Features

  • Provides twenty 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports to support heavy data traffic
  • Integrates seamlessly with HPE Virtual Connect technology for simplified SAN management
  • Reduces cabling requirements, cutting down on physical clutter and potential points of failure
  • Supports broad compatibility with various storage arrays and SAN architectures
  • Offers firmware updates and management through HPE’s unified tools

This module is usually deployed in enterprise blade enclosures where centralized, high-speed storage access is necessary. It plays a crucial role in supporting applications and workloads that rely on fast, consistent storage communication.

By consolidating Fibre Channel connections into one module, organizations can maintain cleaner server setups and achieve better operational efficiency when managing SAN environments.


Use Cases

The HPE 572018-B21 Virtual Connect 8GB 20-Port Fibre Channel module is primarily used in enterprise data centers that deploy HPE BladeSystem infrastructures. It is ideal for IT environments requiring consolidated storage area network (SAN) connectivity with minimal cabling complexity, often benefiting storage administrators and network engineers managing virtualized server workloads.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting blade servers in large-scale enterprise IT environments to dedicated SAN storage arrays to ensure low-latency access for mission-critical applications.
  • Streamlining storage networking in virtualized data centers that run high-density HPE BladeSystem chassis, reducing physical cabling and improving manageability.
  • Providing high-throughput and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity for storage clusters supporting database and analytics workloads in financial institutions.
  • Enabling efficient SAN integration within cloud service provider infrastructures that leverage HPE BladeSystem for multi-tenant virtualization environments.
  • Supporting disaster recovery sites by establishing reliable, high-speed Fibre Channel links between primary and secondary data centers using HPE Virtual Connect modules.

This module enhances operational efficiency by consolidating SAN connections within blade chassis, allowing organizations to scale storage access without additional network complexity. Its design facilitates improved performance for storage-intensive workloads while simplifying management in complex HPE BladeSystem deployments.


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572018-B21 HPE 8GB 20-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Module
572018-B21 HPE 8GB 20-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Module
$114.00