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HP 481546-001 16x 8Gb/s SFP mini-GBIC FC SAN Director Blade Switch
- Type: Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch
- Ports: 16 x 8Gb/s SFP (mini-GBIC) ports
- Speed: 8Gb/s per port
- Form Factor: Blade Switch for HP Director Chassis
- Protocol: Fibre Channel
- Application: High-performance SAN connectivity
- Features: Hot-swappable, high port density
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Port Type
- 8Gb/s SFP (mini-GBIC)
- Number of Ports
- 16
- Speed
- 8Gb/s
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- Blade Switch
- Compatibility
- HP SAN Director Chassis
Product details
The HP 481546-001 is a 16-port 8Gb/s SFP mini-GBIC Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch. It is designed for high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs), providing robust connectivity for servers and storage devices. This blade switch offers dense port density and high throughput for enterprise SAN environments.
Technical Information
| Port Type | 8Gb/s SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Speed | 8Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | Blade Switch |
| Compatibility | HP SAN Director Chassis |
Description
The HP 481546-001 is a high-performance Fibre Channel SAN director blade switch module, engineered to provide dense and reliable connectivity within HP's SAN director chassis. With 16 ports operating at 8Gb/s, this blade switch is designed to meet the demanding bandwidth requirements of modern enterprise storage area networks, supporting applications such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and large-scale data storage. Each of the 16 ports utilizes SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers, commonly referred to as mini-GBICs, allowing for flexible fiber optic connectivity. The 8Gb/s speed per port ensures low latency and high throughput, critical for mission-critical storage operations. As a blade switch, it integrates directly into a larger director chassis, contributing to a consolidated and scalable SAN architecture. This module is built for enterprise-grade reliability and manageability. Its hot-swappable design allows for maintenance and upgrades without disrupting network operations. The HP 481546-001 is a key component for organizations seeking to build or expand robust, high-performance SANs that can support significant data growth and demanding application workloads.
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