HP 283802-001 16 x Ports 2Gb/s Fibre Channel Blade Core Switch Module

Product Description

The HP 283802-001 is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch module specifically designed for integration into HP BladeSystem enclosures. This module provides 16 dedicated Fibre Channel ports, each operating at a speed of 2 Gigabits per second (Gb/s). Its primary function is to enable robust and high-speed connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs) for the blade servers housed within the same chassis, facilitating efficient data access and storage management. As a core switch module, it acts as a central point for SAN connectivity within the blade environment. The 2 Gb/s speed per port ensures adequate bandwidth for demanding storage I/O operations, supporting multiple servers accessing shared storage resources simultaneously. The module is hot-pluggable, meaning it can be installed or removed without powering down the entire blade system, allowing for maintenance and upgrades with minimal disruption to operations. This HP 283802-001 module is crucial for organizations that rely on blade servers for their infrastructure and require a dedicated, high-performance SAN solution. It simplifies the cabling and management of storage networks by consolidating connectivity within the blade enclosure, offering a scalable and efficient way to connect servers to storage arrays. Its integration ensures seamless operation within the HP ecosystem.