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HP 492291-002 Storageworks 8/8 16x Ports Enabled Full Fabric Switch
- 16 Ports Total (8 Active, 8 Enabled)
- Storageworks Series
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Full Fabric Enabled
- Designed for SAN Environments
- High-speed connectivity
- Reliable storage networking
- Part Number: 492291-002
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Product Overview
The HP 492291-002 Storageworks switch is an 8/8 Fibre Channel switch, meaning it offers 8 active ports and 8 enabled ports, totaling 16 ports. It is designed for Storage Area Networks (SANs), providing high-speed connectivity between servers and storage devices. This switch supports full fabric configurations for robust SAN deployments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch |
| Brand | HP Storageworks |
| Number of Ports | 16 (8 active, 8 enabled) |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | Fibre Channel |
| Configuration | Full Fabric |
| Part Number | 492291-002 |
Product Description
The HP 492291-002, part of the HP Storageworks family, is a 16-port Fibre Channel switch designed for building robust Storage Area Networks (SANs). This switch offers a configuration of 8 active ports and 8 enabled ports, providing a total of 16 Fibre Channel connections. It is engineered to deliver high-speed and reliable connectivity between servers and storage devices, forming the backbone of enterprise data storage solutions. The 'Full Fabric' enablement suggests it supports advanced SAN topologies and features required for complex storage environments. This switch is crucial for organizations that rely on shared storage infrastructure. It enables multiple servers to access storage resources concurrently, improving storage utilization and providing high availability. The Fibre Channel technology ensures dedicated, high-performance communication paths, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput for critical applications. Its role in the SAN is to manage the flow of data between servers and storage arrays, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. The HP Storageworks 492291-002 is built to meet the demands of enterprise data centers, offering the reliability and performance necessary for mission-critical workloads. Its design facilitates efficient SAN deployment and management, contributing to the overall efficiency and scalability of an organization's storage infrastructure. This switch is a key component for businesses seeking to optimize their storage operations and ensure seamless data access.
