Name: QK712B HP SN8000B 4-Slot SAN Director Switch 192 Ports Managed Rack-Mount
Brand: HP
SKU: QK712B
Price: 3113.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK712B - HP SN8000B 4-Slot San Director Switch 192 Ports Managed Rack-Mountable is a high-capacity Fibre Channel switch tailored for data centers requiring robust storage networking. It fits into rack environments and supports multiple slots for flexible expansion, delivering fast and manageable SAN connectivity without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Switch Ports	192
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The QK712B is a robust storage area network (SAN) director switch designed to handle heavy data traffic with efficiency and reliability. It is commonly found in enterprise data centers where high-performance storage connectivity is essential. Built for IT professionals managing complex storage infrastructures, this switch provides streamlined management and scalable port density. Key Features Delivers 192 Fibre Channel ports for extensive device interconnectivity Supports 32Gbps speeds to accommodate demanding workloads Offers comprehensive management tools for zoning and security Engineered for high availability with redundant components Compact rack-mountable form factor to optimize space utilization This switch plays a critical role in facilitating fast, secure data transfers across storage networks. Its design focuses on reliability and consistent performance, ensuring uninterrupted access to storage resources. The QK712B supports scalable SAN deployments and helps maintain effective operational control in complex IT environments.

Use Cases
This SAN director switch is typically deployed in large-scale enterprise data centers where dense storage networking is necessary. It benefits storage architects and network administrators who demand both high throughput and secure management features for their SAN fabric. How It's Used: Integrating and managing storage clusters in enterprise IT environments Supporting virtualization platforms requiring fast and reliable storage access Enabling high-availability storage fabrics in data center rack deployments Facilitating large-scale SAN fabric zoning for security and performance Interconnecting backup and archival storage systems across data centers By providing extensive port density and advanced management, the QK712B enhances operational efficiency and scalability. It supports the performance needs of demanding workloads while maintaining stable and secure storage network operations.