Name: 384968-001 Brocade 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch for HP Blade P-Class
Brand: Brocade
SKU: 384968-001
Price: 1114.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Brocade 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch connects HP Blade P-Class servers to storage networks, offering reliable 4Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity. It fits into SAN configurations where stable, high-speed data exchange between servers and storage arrays is necessary, supporting critical enterprise workloads without added complexity.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	384968-001
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	4
Number of Ports	4-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	4 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP,SSH,Telnet,Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	Port and WWN Zoning,RADIUS,TACACS+,Role-based Access,SSH
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,SNMP,HTTP/HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	None (uses chassis cooling provided by blade enclosure)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel,FC-SW,FC-FS

Product Description
This HP Brocade 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch is built to connect and manage storage devices in a SAN (Storage Area Network) environment. It is often found in data centers using HP Blade P-Class servers, where high-speed and reliable storage communication is critical. Commonly used in enterprise setups, the switch helps IT teams optimize storage traffic, ensuring smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays. Organizations relying on fast, efficient storage access, like those running virtualization or large database workloads, benefit from deploying this switch. Key Features Delivers 4Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for quick data transfer Includes four ports to connect multiple SAN devices simultaneously Compatible with HP Blade P-Class server chassis for seamless integration Supports standard Fibre Channel protocols to maintain broad interoperability Provides stable and low-latency connections suited for demanding storage tasks This switch is typically deployed in server rooms or data centers where HP Blade servers are in use, helping streamline storage networking. It plays a key role in ensuring that servers have fast, reliable access to shared storage resources, which is essential for maintaining application performance and uptime.

Use Cases
The Brocade 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch for HP Blade P-Class is ideal for integrating high-performance storage networks within enterprise data centers that utilize HP Blade servers. It serves IT professionals seeking dependable SAN connectivity to support demanding applications and data-intensive workloads in consolidated server environments. How It's Used: Connecting HP Blade P-Class servers in enterprise data centers to SAN storage arrays for latency-sensitive database applications. Facilitating virtualization environments that demand consistent high-speed storage access for multiple virtual machines. Supporting storage clusters in midsize enterprises requiring scalable, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity within blade chassis. Enhancing data transfer efficiency in backup and disaster recovery setups by leveraging dedicated Fibre Channel SAN paths. Integrating storage infrastructure in financial services organizations where sustained throughput and low latency are critical for transaction processing. This switch enables streamlined storage network management and consistent throughput in blade server deployments, contributing to improved operational efficiency and scalability. Its compatibility with HP Blade P-Class systems simplifies SAN expansion while maintaining robust performance for enterprise workloads.