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HP A4839-69101 9-Ports Fibre Channel 1063Mb/s Longwave Loop Hub
- 9-port Fibre Channel hub
- Operates at 1063Mb/s (1x Fibre Channel speed)
- Supports loop topology
- Designed for Fibre Channel SAN environments
- Connects storage devices and servers
- Longwave (LW) optics support
- HP branded networking hardware
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Product Overview
The HP A4839-69101 is a 9-port Fibre Channel loop hub operating at 1063Mb/s. It is designed for connecting Fibre Channel devices in a loop configuration within storage area networks.
Technical Information
| Ports | 9 |
| Technology | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 1063Mb/s (1x FC) |
| Topology | Loop Hub |
Additional Specifications
| Optics | Longwave (LW) |
| Model | A4839-69101 |
| Brand | HP |
Product Description
The HP A4839-69101 is a 9-port Fibre Channel hub specifically designed for loop-based storage area network (SAN) topologies. It enables the interconnection of multiple Fibre Channel devices, such as storage controllers, servers, and other SAN components, allowing them to communicate at a speed of 1063Mb/s. This speed corresponds to the 1x Fibre Channel standard, suitable for a range of storage access needs. The hub's loop topology is a fundamental configuration in Fibre Channel networking, where devices are connected in a serial fashion. The 'Longwave' (LW) specification indicates that the ports are equipped to handle longwave optical transceivers, which are typically used for transmitting signals over longer distances via single-mode fiber optic cables. This makes the hub suitable for deployments requiring connectivity across larger facilities or campuses. As a product from HP, the A4839-69101 is part of their extensive range of enterprise networking and storage solutions. While switched fabric architectures are more prevalent in modern SANs, loop hubs like this model continue to serve in legacy environments or specific applications where a loop configuration is still in use. It provides a straightforward and cost-effective method for establishing connectivity within a Fibre Channel loop.
