Name: A8001A HP 2-Port 4GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch Blade with 2 SFPs
Brand: HP
SKU: A8001A
Price: 604.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The A8001A HP McData P-Class Blade Base SAN Switch is a fiber channel switch blade designed to fit into HP blade server chassis. It offers 4GB Fibre Channel connectivity through two ports and includes SFP slots for versatile fiber connections, making it a practical component for building or expanding SAN environments in data centers.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

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

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Zoning (soft and hard zoning), Fabric-level access controls
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS (Web GUI)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	8.50

Product Description
The A8001A HP McData P-Class Blade Base SAN Switch provides a compact, robust solution for storage area network (SAN) connectivity. It's often found in enterprise data centers where space optimization and reliable fiber channel switching are essential. Built for seamless integration within HP blade server environments, this switch blade enables fast and efficient communication between storage devices and servers. Key Features Offers 4GB/s Fibre Channel speed for quick data access Two-port design supports multiple connections in a compact form SFP slots allow flexible transceiver modules for different fiber types Designed to fit directly into HP P-Class blade enclosures Delivers low latency and high throughput for demanding storage workloads Typically deployed in SAN infrastructures within medium to large enterprises, this switch blade helps maintain smooth data flow and storage accessibility. It plays a key role in managing storage traffic efficiently while occupying minimal rack space.

Use Cases
The A8001A HP 2-Port 4GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch Blade is primarily used in enterprise data centers and storage environments requiring high-throughput, low-latency connectivity. It is ideal for IT teams managing virtualization platforms and storage clusters within HP McData P-Class blade chassis, enabling seamless integration of storage area networks (SANs) with existing infrastructure. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays to blade servers in enterprise SAN deployments for improved data accessibility. Facilitating high-speed data transfer in virtualized server environments requiring rapid storage I/O. Expanding existing SAN fabrics in medium to large data centers to enhance scalability without significant infrastructure changes. Supporting mission-critical applications by providing redundant, low-latency fiber channel paths in storage networks. Integrating with HP blade server chassis in consolidated rack deployments to optimize space and cabling complexity. This SAN switch blade supports operational efficiency by consolidating fiber channel connectivity within blade server environments, reducing physical footprint. Its scalability allows IT infrastructure to adapt to growing storage demands while maintaining consistent performance in complex SAN architectures.

A8001A HP 2-Port 4GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch Blade with 2 SFPs

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases