Name: 411852-001 HP 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch for Blade P-Class Servers
Brand: HP
SKU: 411852-001
Price: 1310.69 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Brocade 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch provides four dedicated 4Gbps ports designed to integrate smoothly with HP blade server environments. It fits neatly into the blade chassis, offering direct SAN connectivity that supports crucial storage tasks without adding bulk. Ideal for data centers relying on blade servers, it delivers stable and efficient storage network performance suited to demanding workloads.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	4
Number of Ports	4-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	4 Gbps
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 (Fabric OS), SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	Port zoning, WWN zoning, RADIUS, TACACS+, Role-based access control
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, SNMP

Power & Cooling
Power	Powered by blade enclosure

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel (T11)

Product Description
This HP Brocade 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch is built for integrating BladeSystem c-Class servers into a high-performance storage area network. It facilitates fast and reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices, making it suitable for environments demanding efficient storage access. Often found in enterprise data centers, this switch is commonly used to connect servers to SAN fabrics, supporting workloads that require quick and consistent storage communication. IT administrators and system engineers benefit from its seamless integration within blade server chassis. Key Features Four 4Gbps Fibre Channel ports for robust connectivity Compact design fits directly into HP blade server enclosures Low latency switching for time-sensitive applications Supports SAN zoning and fabric management features Compatible with HP BladeSystem P-Class servers for streamlined deployment This switch is typically deployed in data centers where blade servers run business-critical applications needing fast access to storage arrays. Its role is essential in maintaining smooth data flow, minimizing delays, and ensuring reliability in storage networking.

Use Cases
The HP 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch is primarily deployed in data center environments utilizing HP BladeSystem c-Class servers, where high-speed and low-latency storage connectivity is essential. IT professionals managing virtualized workloads and storage clusters benefit from its compact design and seamless integration within blade chassis to optimize SAN performance. How It's Used: Supporting virtualized server farms in enterprise data centers requiring rapid access to shared storage resources. Enabling high-throughput storage networks in financial services environments with demanding transaction loads. Facilitating efficient SAN connectivity in remote or branch office setups employing blade servers for localized storage management. Integrating with backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure reliable and fast data transfers within blade server infrastructures. Optimizing storage access in media production environments processing large data sets and intensive I/O operations. This SAN switch enhances operational efficiency by providing dedicated, high-speed connectivity within blade server environments, allowing scalable and stable storage networking. It supports critical workloads by minimizing latency and simplifying SAN architecture, thereby improving overall infrastructure performance in specialized IT deployments.