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HP A3724AR Surestore E 10 x Ports Short Wave FC Arbitrated Loop Hub
- 10 x Fibre Channel ports
- Short Wave (SW) optics
- Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) topology support
- Designed for SAN environments
- Central connection point for Fibre Channel devices
- Hot-swappable ports
- LED status indicators
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Hub
- Model
- Surestore E
- Number of Ports
- 10
- Port Type
- Fibre Channel (Short Wave)
- Topology
- Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
- Interface
- SC Connector
Product details
The HP A3724AR Surestore E is a 10-port Short Wave Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Hub. It serves as a central connection point for Fibre Channel devices in a storage area network (SAN).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Hub |
| Model | Surestore E |
| Number of Ports | 10 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Type | Fibre Channel (Short Wave) |
| Topology | Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) |
| Interface | SC Connector |
Description
The HP A3724AR Surestore E is a 10-port Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) hub designed to facilitate connectivity within a Storage Area Network (SAN). It acts as a central aggregation point, allowing multiple Fibre Channel devices, such as servers and storage arrays, to communicate with each other. The hub utilizes Short Wave (SW) optics, which are suitable for shorter distances typically found within a data center or a single building. This hub supports the Arbitrated Loop topology, a fundamental architecture for Fibre Channel networks that enables devices to communicate in a sequential manner. Each of the 10 ports provides a connection point for a Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) or a storage device. The inclusion of hot-swappable ports allows for the addition or removal of devices without interrupting the operation of the rest of the loop, enhancing network flexibility and uptime. The Surestore E hub is crucial for building scalable and reliable SAN infrastructures. By providing a dedicated and managed connection point, it simplifies the management of Fibre Channel devices and ensures efficient data flow between servers and storage. The A3724AR model is specifically designed for environments that require robust Fibre Channel connectivity for mission-critical applications and data storage.
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