AP774A

The AP774A is an upgrade blade designed to enhance the capabilities of the HP StorageWorks MPX200 multifunction router. It provides additional 1 GbE Ethernet ports alongside high-speed 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, making it suitable for managing diverse storage traffic efficiently. The blade is commonly found in enterprise data centers where storage consolidation and network flexibility are critical.

Built for IT professionals managing SAN and LAN convergence, this upgrade blade helps streamline storage network infrastructure while accommodating growing data demands. Its mix of Ethernet and Fibre Channel interfaces supports seamless integration with various storage systems and server environments.

Key Features

• Expands MPX200 blade with 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for versatile network options
• Incorporates 8Gb Fibre Channel for fast and reliable SAN connections
• Supports multifunction routing to handle diverse data and storage traffic
• Compatible with HP StorageWorks environments to extend existing infrastructure
• Enables scalable storage network growth without replacing hardware

This upgrade blade is typically deployed in mid to large-sized enterprise storage setups where mixed traffic types must be efficiently routed and managed. It helps reduce hardware complexity by combining multiple functions into a single blade, enhancing operational efficiency. By integrating both Ethernet and Fibre Channel ports, it supports a variety of storage protocols and network configurations used daily in data centers.