Name: 411847-001 HP 4Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch StorageWorks
Brand: HP
SKU: 411847-001
Price: 279.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks 4/32 Base SAN Switch facilitates Fibre Channel storage networking with 32 high-speed ports and is aimed at data center environments requiring stable, scalable SAN solutions. It fits well within enterprise storage setups needing reliable connectivity and fabric management without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	4 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	LC (SFP)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Zoning,Port authentication
Management Type	CLI,Web-based GUI
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Product Description
The HP StorageWorks 4/32 Base SAN Switch is built for managing and optimizing storage area networks in data centers and enterprise environments. It is commonly found in setups requiring dependable Fibre Channel connections to link servers and storage arrays efficiently. IT professionals and storage administrators often use this switch to maintain high availability and performance in SAN fabrics. Key Features Offers 32 ports operating at 4 Gbps speeds, ensuring fast data transfer rates Supports zoning capabilities to segment and secure storage traffic Includes robust management tools for fabric monitoring and configuration Compatible with a wide range of HP SAN storage devices and third-party hardware Delivers low latency for improved application responsiveness This switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where high throughput and reliability are critical. It helps maintain smooth communication between servers and storage components, reducing bottlenecks and downtime. The HP StorageWorks 4/32 Base SAN Switch plays a key role in keeping storage infrastructures efficient and manageable.

Use Cases
The HP 4Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and storage clusters that require high-density, reliable SAN connectivity. IT professionals managing virtualized environments and large-scale storage networks benefit from its low latency and stable fabric switching capabilities. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays in enterprise IT environments to streamline data access and backups. Facilitating SAN fabric expansion in mid-sized data centers supporting virtualization workloads. Enhancing high-performance computing clusters with low-latency storage networking for large data sets. Supporting storage consolidation initiatives in organizations aiming to optimize rack deployments. Enabling disaster recovery sites to maintain synchronized storage replication over Fibre Channel fabrics. This switch supports operational efficiency by providing scalable port density and consistent performance in demanding SAN environments. Its design allows IT teams to maintain robust storage connectivity while simplifying fabric management across complex infrastructures.

411847-001 HP 4Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch StorageWorks

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases