Name: A7534A HP 4-Port 4GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch with 2 SFPs Blade FF
Brand: HP
SKU: A7534A
Price: 429.56 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The A7534A HP Brocade P-Class Blade FF SAN Switch provides a focused solution for Fibre Channel SAN connectivity within HP blade server setups. It offers four 4Gbps ports and two SFP slots, combining compact design with dependable performance. This switch fits into HP P-Class chassis, making it a practical choice where rack space is at a premium and reliable SAN switching is necessary.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

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

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Type	In-band (FC) and Out-of-band (Ethernet)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	8.50

Product Description
The A7534A HP Brocade P-Class Blade FF SAN Switch is built for managing Fibre Channel storage networks, commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage setups. This blade switch integrates into HP P-Class chassis, providing a compact solution for Fibre Channel SAN connectivity. IT administrators and storage professionals typically deploy it to connect servers to storage arrays with low latency and high throughput. Key Features Delivers 4 ports running at 4Gbps each for efficient data flow Includes 2 Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers to support varied fibre optic cables Blade design fits seamlessly into HP P-Class enclosures to save rack space Facilitates reliable Fibre Channel SAN switching with low latency Compatible with Brocade SAN management software for easy monitoring This switch is often found in mid-sized SAN deployments where space efficiency and performance are key. It helps IT teams maintain fast access to storage resources while simplifying network management within blade server environments. Overall, it plays a steady role in ensuring smooth storage traffic flow in shared infrastructure settings.

Use Cases
The A7534A HP 4-Port 4GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch is typically deployed within data center environments that utilize HP blade servers requiring high-speed, low-latency storage connectivity. Organizations running virtualization clusters or storage area networks (SANs) that demand reliable Fibre Channel connections benefit from integrating this switch into their HP P-Class enclosures. How It's Used: Connecting HP blade servers to Fibre Channel storage arrays in enterprise SAN deployments for optimized storage traffic management. Facilitating high-throughput data transfer in virtualization environments supporting multiple virtual machines with intensive I/O workloads. Integrating with small to medium-sized data centers requiring compact SAN switching solutions within limited rack or blade chassis spaces. Supporting storage clustering setups that require consistent 4Gbps channel performance to maintain data integrity and redundancy. Enabling mid-tier enterprise IT infrastructures to consolidate SAN connectivity while preserving scalability for future expansion. This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing dedicated, high-speed Fibre Channel links directly within HP blade chassis, reducing cabling complexity and latency. Its modular design ensures seamless scalability for evolving SAN requirements while maintaining robust performance critical to storage-intensive workloads.

A7534A HP 4-Port 4GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch with 2 SFPs Blade FF

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases