Name: AE388B HP MDS 9506 Director Switch Dual Supervisor-2 Modules Fibre Channel SAN
Brand: HP
SKU: AE388B
Price: 1729.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The AE388B - HP MDS 9506 Director Switch with Supervisor-2 Modules is a robust Fibre Channel director designed to deliver high port density and resilient SAN management. It fits into enterprise storage networks where reliable and scalable connectivity is required, providing dual supervisor modules for continuous operation and advanced management capabilities.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Port Speed	16 Gbps,8 Gbps,4 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	6
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, Web GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI)
Security Features	RADIUS, TACACS+, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SSH, HTTPS, Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band Management
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, HTTP, SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The AE388B - HP MDS 9506 Director Switch with Supervisor-2 Modules is built for managing large-scale storage area networks (SANs) with high availability and scalability. It is commonly found in enterprise data centers where robust storage traffic management is essential. IT professionals and network administrators benefit from its resilient architecture and comprehensive SAN management features. Key Features Provides comprehensive SAN management with dual Supervisor-2 modules ensuring continuous operation Handles high port density for large-scale storage connectivity Offers advanced zoning and security features tailored for enterprise environments Supports high throughput to maintain performance in demanding workloads Enables flexible scalability to accommodate growing storage infrastructure needs This director switch plays a crucial role in maintaining storage network reliability and performance. Its redundant design and advanced capabilities contribute to seamless data flow and operational stability. The AE388B supports critical SAN functions while allowing for growth and adaptation within complex IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
This director switch is typically deployed in large enterprise data centers and storage clusters where high availability and scalability are vital. It supports environments with demanding storage traffic and complex network architectures, making it suitable for IT teams managing critical storage infrastructure. How It's Used: Connecting extensive Fibre Channel storage arrays within enterprise SANs Supporting mission-critical SAN environments requiring redundant management modules Enabling storage traffic segmentation and zoning in multi-tenant data centers Integrating with virtualization platforms to facilitate high-performance storage access Facilitating scalable storage networking in expanding data center deployments The AE388B enhances operational reliability and network efficiency in demanding storage environments. Its features help administrators maintain smooth SAN performance while adapting to evolving infrastructure demands.