Name: 334883-B21 HP 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch Module
Brand: HP
SKU: 334883-B21
Price: 184.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Storageworks 16-Ports 2Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch Module provides a dedicated fibre channel solution optimized for HP BladeSystems. It fits neatly into blade chassis and facilitates fast, stable storage networking, making it well-suited for enterprise SAN setups that require reliable and efficient data transport.

General Information
Brand	HP

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The HP Storageworks 16-Ports 2Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch Module is built to manage and streamline storage area networks within HP BladeSystem environments. It provides a reliable and fast connection for storage devices, ensuring efficient data flow between servers and storage arrays. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this switch module helps IT professionals optimize storage traffic and reduce bottlenecks. It is favored by system administrators who require seamless integration and high availability in their SANs. Key Features 16 dedicated Fibre Channel ports running at 2Gbps each Compact blade form factor tailored for HP BladeSystem chassis Built to support robust SAN configurations with multiple protocols Designed to simplify storage network management within blade enclosures Helps maintain high throughput and low latency for storage operations Typically deployed in enterprise data centers, this switch is used to interconnect servers and storage while maintaining flexible and scalable SAN architectures. It plays a critical role in environments where data integrity and speed are essential.

Use Cases
The HP 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch Module is primarily utilized within HP BladeSystem enclosures to provide robust SAN connectivity. It is ideal for enterprise IT environments that demand streamlined storage networking and high data throughput across virtualized or clustered storage architectures. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays to blade servers in data center SAN deployments. Facilitating high-speed data transfer for virtualization platforms in enterprise environments. Integrating storage clusters to support mission-critical applications requiring low latency. Enabling scalable storage networking in large-scale HP BladeSystem chassis configurations. Supporting multi-protocol data flows in mixed workload environments such as database and file servers. This switch module enhances operational efficiency by consolidating SAN connectivity within blade chassis, reducing cabling complexity and enabling scalable storage growth. Its design supports consistent performance across demanding workloads, ensuring reliability in enterprise storage infrastructure.

334883-B21 HP 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch Module

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