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HP 481546-002 DC San Director Switch 16-Port 8GB FC Blade Option
- 16 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) ports.
- Blade option for integration into HP SAN Director chassis.
- Designed for high-availability and high-performance storage area networks (SANs).
- Supports enterprise-class SAN connectivity and management.
- Low latency for critical storage traffic.
- Hot-swappable components for non-disruptive maintenance.
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Product Overview
The HP 481546-002 is a DC SAN Director Switch blade option, specifically designed for high-performance Fibre Channel environments. It provides 16 ports of 8GB Fibre Channel connectivity, ideal for connecting servers to storage area networks in enterprise data centers.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch Blade |
| Ports | 16 x 8Gbps FC |
| Form Factor | Blade |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | HP SAN Director Chassis |
| Speed | 8Gbps |
| Application | Storage Area Network (SAN) |
Product Description
The HP 481546-002 represents a high-density, high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) switching module designed to be integrated into HP's SAN Director chassis. This blade option provides 16 dedicated ports operating at 8 Gigabits per second (Gbps), making it suitable for demanding enterprise storage environments where reliable and fast access to storage resources is paramount. This switch blade is a critical component for building robust Storage Area Networks (SANs). It facilitates high-speed, low-latency communication between servers and storage arrays, ensuring efficient data transfer for applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The 8Gbps speed offers a significant bandwidth advantage over older FC generations, supporting concurrent I/O operations without becoming a bottleneck. As a blade option, the 481546-002 is designed for seamless integration into a modular SAN Director system, allowing for scalability and centralized management. The chassis provides a high-availability platform with features like redundant power supplies and fans, and the blades themselves are typically hot-swappable, enabling maintenance and upgrades without interrupting storage network operations. This ensures continuous data access and minimizes downtime for critical business operations.
