HP 80-1000314-08 Brocade BladeSystem 4/24 Power Pack SAN Switch

Product Description

The HP 80-1000314-08 is a high-performance Fibre Channel SAN switch module specifically designed for integration into HP BladeSystem enclosures. This module provides 24 ports, each capable of operating at 4 Gbps, enabling blade servers within the enclosure to connect directly to a Storage Area Network (SAN). By consolidating SAN connectivity within the blade chassis, it simplifies cabling, reduces power consumption, and improves overall network density and manageability for virtualized and storage-intensive environments. As a 'Power Pack' module, it is engineered to leverage the integrated power and cooling infrastructure of the HP BladeSystem, ensuring reliable operation. The switch runs on Brocade's Fabric OS, a robust and feature-rich operating system for Fibre Channel networks, offering advanced capabilities for fabric management, performance monitoring, and security. Administrators can manage the switch through various interfaces, including a command-line interface (CLI) and graphical management tools, to configure zoning, monitor traffic, and ensure optimal SAN performance. The hot-pluggable nature of the 80-1000314-08 allows it to be installed or replaced without shutting down the entire BladeSystem, minimizing downtime and maintaining business continuity. This module is crucial for organizations that rely on high-speed, reliable access to shared storage resources for their blade server infrastructure, supporting applications that demand low latency and high throughput, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters.