Name: SANB-008-004-P QLogic 8-Ports Fibre Channel Ethernet Switch
Brand: QLogic
SKU: SANB-008-004-P
Price: 609.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The SANB-008-004-P QLogic 8-port Fibre Channel switch provides focused connectivity for storage networks, offering fast data paths and strong SAN management capabilities. It fits into data center infrastructure where dependable and secure storage communication is needed.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	SANB-008-004-P
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	8
Number of Ports	8-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	4 Gbps
UpLink Ports	0
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	LC (SFP)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), SSH, Web GUI (HTTP/HTTPS), Telnet
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, Telnet, Serial Console (RJ-45)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel

Product Description
The SANB-008-004-P is a QLogic 8-port Fibre Channel switch built for storage area networks that demand reliable and fast data connectivity. It is often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups where robust SAN communication is crucial. Storage administrators and IT professionals rely on this switch for efficient management of storage traffic. Key Features Delivers consistent 16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for rapid data exchange Supports advanced zoning for flexible and secure storage segmentation Offers low latency to improve storage response times Includes comprehensive management tools for easy deployment and monitoring Compatible with a wide range of SAN components and protocols Typically deployed in medium to large-scale SANs, this switch helps maintain smooth data flow between servers and storage devices. Its reliability and performance make it a staple in environments where storage availability and speed are critical.

Use Cases
The SANB-008-004-P QLogic 8-port Fibre Channel switch is designed for enterprise storage networks requiring high-speed, low-latency connectivity. It is ideal for SAN deployments in data centers and virtualization environments where robust performance and security for storage traffic are critical. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays and servers within enterprise data centers to ensure reliable block-level data transfers. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated high-throughput paths for shared storage access. Implementing zoning in multi-tenant cloud infrastructure to isolate and secure storage traffic. Enabling scalable storage clusters in large-scale database environments that demand consistent low latency. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery solutions through fast, dedicated Fibre Channel links between remote storage sites. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering stable and secure Fibre Channel connectivity, allowing IT teams to scale storage fabrics while maintaining performance. Its zoning and throughput capabilities align with the requirements of modern SAN architectures to support growing data workloads.