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HP A7426A MDS 9120 20 x SFP 1U Rackmountable Switch
- Type: Fibre Channel Switch
- Model: MDS 9120
- Ports: 20 x SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable)
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmountable
- Interface: Fibre Channel
- Designed for SAN environments
- Supports high-speed server-to-storage connectivity
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Product Overview
The HP A7426A MDS 9120 is a 20-port SFP 1U rackmountable Fibre Channel switch. It is designed for enterprise SAN environments, providing high-speed connectivity for servers and storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | MDS 9120 |
| Number of Ports | 20 |
| Port Type | SFP |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmountable |
| Brand | HP |
| SKU | A7426A |
Product Description
The HP A7426A, part of the MDS 9120 series, is a 1U rackmountable Fibre Channel switch designed to build robust and scalable Storage Area Networks (SANs). It features 20 ports that accept SFP transceivers, allowing for flexible configuration of Fibre Channel connections at various speeds, typically 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps, or 8Gbps depending on the SFP modules used. This switch is a foundational component for enterprise SANs, enabling servers to connect to storage arrays efficiently and reliably. Its compact 1U design makes it suitable for deployment in environments where rack space is at a premium. The Fibre Channel protocol ensures high-performance, low-latency data transfer, critical for demanding applications like databases, virtualization, and high-transaction processing. With its 20 SFP ports, the HP A7426A offers considerable port density and flexibility for connecting multiple servers and storage devices. It is built for the reliability and manageability expected in enterprise data centers, providing a stable and high-performance fabric for critical storage traffic.
