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HP A3724-90006 Surestore E 10x Ports Short Wave FC Arbitrated Loop Hub
- Device Type: Fibre Channel Hub
- Number of Ports: 10
- Interface: Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
- Optics: Short Wave
- Brand: HP Surestore E Series
- Purpose: Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity
- Connects storage devices and servers in a loop topology
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Product Overview
The HP A3724-90006 is a Surestore E Series Fibre Channel (FC) Hub. It features 10 ports and operates using Short Wave optics for Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) connections.
Technical Information
| Device Type | Fibre Channel Hub |
| Number of Ports | 10 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) |
| Optics | Short Wave |
Product Description
The HP A3724-90006 is a 10-port Fibre Channel (FC) Hub from the HP Surestore E Series. This device is designed for building Storage Area Networks (SANs) using the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) topology. In an FC-AL topology, devices are connected in a loop, and data travels sequentially from one device to the next. The hub acts as a central connection point for these devices, simplifying the loop structure and providing a more manageable way to connect multiple servers and storage arrays. This hub utilizes Short Wave Fibre Channel optics. Short wave optics are typically used for shorter distances, commonly within a single data center or building, and often employ multi-mode fiber optic cables. The '10x Ports' indicates it has ten physical connection points for Fibre Channel devices, each supporting the Arbitrated Loop protocol. Fibre Channel hubs were a key component in early SAN deployments, providing a scalable and robust method for connecting storage devices. While modern SANs often utilize switched fabric topologies for higher performance and resilience, FC hubs like the A3724-90006 were instrumental in enabling shared storage environments for enterprise applications, databases, and high-performance computing.
