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HP 461494-001 2x Ports 4GbE Fibre-Channel Disk Shelf I/O Module
- Ports: 2 x 4Gb Fibre Channel (FC)
- Type: Disk Shelf I/O Module
- Connectivity: Connects disk shelves to SANs
- Protocol: Fibre Channel
- Speed: 4 Gbps per port
- Designed for HP storage solutions
- Enables high-speed data transfer for storage
- Supports enterprise storage expansion
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Product Overview
The HP 461494-001 is a 2-port 4Gb Fibre Channel (4GbE FC) Disk Shelf I/O Module. It provides connectivity for disk shelves to HP storage systems, enabling high-speed data access for storage area networks (SANs). This module is essential for expanding storage capacity and performance in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Disk Shelf I/O Module |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Type | 4Gb Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Connectivity | Fibre Channel |
Product Description
The HP 461494-001 is a specialized Input/Output (I/O) module designed to integrate HP disk shelves into a Storage Area Network (SAN) environment. It features two ports that operate at 4 Gigabits per second (Gbps) using the Fibre Channel protocol. Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for storage networking, offering low latency and high throughput, making it ideal for connecting servers to storage devices like disk arrays. This module acts as the interface between the disk shelf's internal storage drives and the SAN fabric. By providing 4Gb FC connectivity, it allows multiple servers to access the storage resources housed within the disk shelf concurrently and at high speeds. This is crucial for performance-intensive applications, large databases, and virtualized environments where rapid data access is essential. The dual-port design often supports redundancy, allowing for connection to two separate SAN fabrics or switches to ensure continuous data access even if one path fails. Designed as part of HP's broader storage ecosystem, the 461494-001 is built for reliability and performance in enterprise data centers. It facilitates the expansion of storage capacity and enhances the overall performance of the storage infrastructure by providing a robust and high-speed connection to the disk shelves. Its integration enables efficient data management and access for critical business operations.
