Name: AQ233A HP 8/20Q 8 x Ports Fibre Channel Active Layer 2 Managed Network Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AQ233A
Price: 1120.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 8/20Q Fibre Channel Active Layer 2 Managed Network Switch serves as a reliable SAN switch that balances performance with manageability. It fits into storage environments requiring dependable connectivity between multiple devices, offering the speed and control necessary to maintain efficient data flow without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AQ233A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	8
Number of Ports	8-Ports
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Layer Support	Layer 2

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web GUI, CLI (SSH, Telnet), SNMP
Security Features	Zoning
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,HTTP,HTTPS,SSH,Telnet

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The HP 8/20Q 8 x Ports Fibre Channel Active Layer 2 Managed Network Switch is built to optimize storage networking with high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise SANs, handling storage traffic with low latency and high reliability. IT administrators and storage professionals often use this switch to connect servers and storage arrays efficiently. Key Features Eight ports capable of 8Gbps or 20Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for flexible performance Active Layer 2 switching ensures efficient traffic handling within SAN fabrics Comprehensive management tools allow precise network configuration and monitoring Designed to support multiple SAN topologies and high availability setups Robust error detection and recovery mechanisms improve data integrity This switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where consistent data flow and minimal downtime are critical. It's often used to link storage arrays and servers in environments where data access speed and network reliability directly impact business operations.

Use Cases
The HP 8/20Q Fibre Channel Active Layer 2 Managed Network Switch is designed for storage-centric IT environments where reliable and high-speed SAN connectivity is critical. It is particularly suited for data centers, enterprise storage arrays, and virtualization platforms requiring efficient management and low-latency data transfer among multiple storage nodes. How It's Used: Connecting SAN storage arrays in enterprise data centers to ensure high-throughput and low-latency access for critical applications. Supporting virtualization infrastructures that demand resilient and scalable storage networking for virtual machine storage traffic. Integrating with backup and disaster recovery solutions to provide dedicated, high-speed storage paths in rack deployments. Facilitating storage cluster communication in HPC environments where rapid data exchange between nodes is essential. Enabling edge data centers to maintain efficient SAN connectivity with manageable Layer 2 switching capabilities. This switch enables organizations to maintain operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance and advanced management controls in complex SAN topologies. Its active Layer 2 capabilities support scalable storage networking growth while minimizing network disruptions in demanding IT environments.

AQ233A HP 8/20Q 8 x Ports Fibre Channel Active Layer 2 Managed Network Switch

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases