Name: QK710A HP SN8000B 8-Slot SAN Backbone Director Switch Fibre Channel
Brand: HP
SKU: QK710A
Price: 3887.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK710A HP SN8000B 8 x Slots Power Pack+ SAN Backbone Director Switch facilitates scalable, high-speed storage area networking by providing multiple expansion slots and robust Fibre Channel support. It fits into enterprise storage infrastructures where maintaining continuous, efficient data transport is critical.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Switch Ports	8
Number of Ports	8-Ports
Port Type	SFP
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	8
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),SSH,Telnet,Web (HTTP/HTTPS),SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,RADIUS,TACACS+,Port Security
Management Type	Out-of-band,In-band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel

Product Description
The QK710A HP SN8000B Power Pack+ SAN Backbone Director Switch is built for managing and optimizing storage area networks in demanding environments. It commonly appears in data centers where high-speed, reliable storage connectivity is essential. Typically found in enterprise IT infrastructures, this switch supports a range of storage devices and hosts, benefiting network administrators and storage architects aiming to maintain smooth data operations. Key Features Offers eight high-density slots for flexible SAN expansion and scalability. Ensures low latency and high throughput for critical storage traffic. Includes advanced traffic management features to optimize SAN performance. Designed with redundancy and fault tolerance to maintain continuous operation. Compatible with a broad ecosystem of Fibre Channel-based storage solutions. By enabling efficient data flow and reliable connectivity, this switch serves as a central backbone in SAN architectures. Its consistent performance and resilience contribute to the overall stability of storage networks.

Use Cases
This SAN Backbone Director Switch is typically deployed in large-scale storage networks where high availability and bandwidth are required. Organizations running extensive virtualization or database environments benefit most from its reliable connectivity and scalability. How It's Used: Serves as the central SAN backbone in enterprise data centers for high-speed storage aggregation. Supports storage clusters requiring consistent low-latency connections for transactional workloads. Integrates into virtualized environments to handle dynamic storage demands efficiently. Enables scalable storage expansions by providing multiple slots for additional modules. Facilitates fault-tolerant SAN infrastructures with redundant paths and hardware. By underpinning critical storage networks, this switch helps maintain operational efficiency and supports growth in environments with evolving data requirements. Its design prioritizes reliability and performance essential for sustained IT operations.