Name: A7987A HP 4Gbps 16-Port Fibre Channel Power Pack SAN Switch Cascadable
Brand: HP
SKU: A7987A
Price: 174.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks 4/16 Fibre Channel Power Pack SAN Switch provides 16 high-speed ports designed to handle serious storage traffic in enterprise environments. It fits well in SAN fabrics needing solid performance with room to expand through cascading. This switch is a fundamental part of many data centers’ storage infrastructure, offering dependable connectivity and flexibility without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	16
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	4 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	128 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	LC

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SSH,Telnet,Web,CLI,SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,Port Security,Access Control
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	8.50

Product Description
The HP StorageWorks 4/16 Fibre Channel Power Pack SAN Switch is built for managing storage area networks where speed and scalability are crucial. It provides 16 Fibre Channel ports running at 4 Gbps, allowing smooth and fast data transfers within enterprise storage setups. This switch is commonly found in data centers and IT environments that require reliable and efficient SAN connectivity. Key Features Supports cascading to connect multiple switches and grow the SAN fabric Delivers consistent 4 Gbps Fibre Channel performance for storage traffic Equipped with 16 ports to handle multiple storage devices and servers Designed to integrate seamlessly with HP StorageWorks environments Offers robust management options for SAN fabric administration This switch is typically deployed in mid to large-scale SANs, where expanding capacity without compromising speed is important. Its cascading capability helps IT teams build flexible, scalable storage networks that adapt to evolving business needs. The switch plays a key role in ensuring that data flows quickly and smoothly between storage arrays and servers.

Use Cases
The A7987A HP 4Gbps 16-Port Fibre Channel Power Pack SAN Switch is ideally deployed in enterprise data centers where high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity is critical. It benefits IT teams managing SAN fabrics requiring scalable and reliable infrastructure to support virtualization and large-scale storage clusters. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays within large data center SAN environments to facilitate high-speed data transfers. Expanding existing SAN fabrics by cascading switches to accommodate growing storage demands in enterprise IT infrastructures. Supporting virtualized server environments where consistent and low-latency access to centralized storage is vital. Integrating with backup solutions in mid-to-large scale environments to ensure robust and efficient data protection workflows. Facilitating storage consolidation projects by linking distributed storage resources across rack deployments. This SAN switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent connectivity and scalability for demanding storage networks. Its cascading capability allows seamless expansion, enabling IT organizations to adapt their storage architecture without extensive redesigns, supporting evolving business workloads effectively.

A7987A HP 4Gbps 16-Port Fibre Channel Power Pack SAN Switch Cascadable

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases