Name: QK712D HP SN8000B 192-Port 4-Slot SAN Director Switch Managed Rack-Mount
Brand: HP
SKU: QK712D
Price: 1339.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK712D HP SN8000B 4-Slot San Director Switch with 192 Ports is a high-capacity storage networking device designed for enterprise storage environments. It provides a scalable platform for managing extensive Fibre Channel fabrics, fitting neatly into rack-based data center setups. This switch balances performance and manageability for complex storage networks.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps Fibre Channel
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.144 Tbps
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	4
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features	Zoning, Role-based access control (RBAC), Fabric services
Management Type	Managed
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans
Power	Redundant hot-plug power supplies (AC)
Power Supply	Dual redundant hot-plug AC power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The QK712D HP SN8000B is a modular storage area network (SAN) director switch designed to handle demanding enterprise environments. It is commonly found in large-scale storage networks where high port density and scalability are essential. This switch is built for IT professionals and network administrators managing complex storage fabrics. Key Features Modular 4-slot chassis allowing flexible port expansion and upgrades Supports up to 192 Fibre Channel ports for extensive connectivity Advanced management capabilities for fabric configuration and monitoring Optimized for low latency and high throughput to maintain storage performance Rack-mountable form factor designed for data center integration This switch plays a critical role in maintaining reliable and efficient storage connectivity within large IT infrastructures. Its architecture supports sustained performance and dependable operation under heavy workloads. The combination of modularity and robust management makes it a practical choice for evolving enterprise storage needs.

Use Cases
This SAN director switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and large storage clusters requiring high port density and robust connectivity. It benefits organizations that need to support extensive virtualization environments or large-scale storage consolidation with reliable fabric management. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays across enterprise data center SAN fabrics Supporting virtualization infrastructures with dense storage networking requirements Facilitating storage consolidation projects in large IT environments Managing high-throughput workloads in storage clusters and backup systems Integrating with existing rack-mounted network hardware for streamlined operations By providing scalable and manageable storage networking, this switch helps maintain operational efficiency and consistent data flow. Its design supports growth and changing storage demands without compromising performance or reliability.