Compaq 218232R-B21 6 x Ports FC Switch Module

SKU 218232R-B21

Brand Compaq

Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch Module
Number of Ports: 6
Interface Type: Fibre Channel
Speed: Typically 1Gb/s or 2Gb/s (check specific model details)
Application: Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity
Form Factor: Modular
Brand: Compaq

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Product Type: Switch Module
Number of Ports: 6
Interface: Fibre Channel
Brand: Compaq
Model: 218232R-B21

Product details

The Compaq 218232R-B21 is a 6-port Fibre Channel switch module. It is designed to provide high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs).

Technical Information

Product Type	Switch Module
Number of Ports	6
Interface	Fibre Channel

Additional Specifications

Brand	Compaq
Model	218232R-B21

Description

The Compaq 218232R-B21 is a dedicated Fibre Channel switch module, engineered to facilitate high-speed communication between servers and storage devices within a Storage Area Network (SAN). With six Fibre Channel ports, it offers sufficient connectivity for small to medium-sized SAN deployments or for specific departmental storage needs. This module is designed for integration into Compaq or HP modular systems, providing a scalable and flexible approach to building SAN infrastructure. Fibre Channel technology ensures reliable, low-latency, and high-throughput data transfer, which is crucial for mission-critical storage applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. By providing dedicated ports for storage traffic, the 218232R-B21 helps to offload storage I/O from the main Ethernet network, improving overall network performance and reducing congestion. Its modular design allows for easy installation, replacement, and potential upgrades as storage requirements evolve.

Condition: Refurbished