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HP A7988A StorageWorks 4/256 8x Ports FC SAN Director Switch
- 8 x Fibre Channel ports
- High-performance SAN director capabilities
- Scalable architecture for growing storage needs
- Designed for enterprise-level storage environments
- Supports advanced SAN management features
- Ensures high availability and reliability for storage access
- Optimized for demanding I/O workloads
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Product Overview
The HP A7988A StorageWorks 4/256 is a high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) SAN director switch designed for enterprise-level storage area networks. It provides 8 ports for robust connectivity and scalability, enabling efficient data access and management for critical business applications.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Director Switch |
| Ports | 8 x Fibre Channel |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 8 Gbps per port |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Key Feature | High-availability design |
| Target Environment | Enterprise SAN |
Product Description
The HP A7988A StorageWorks 4/256 represents a significant component in building a resilient and high-performance Storage Area Network (SAN). As a director-class switch, it is engineered to handle the most demanding enterprise workloads, providing a central point of connectivity and management for storage devices. Its architecture is built for maximum uptime and reliability, ensuring that critical business data remains accessible at all times. With 8 Fibre Channel ports, the A7988A offers substantial bandwidth and connectivity options for servers and storage arrays. Each port operates at speeds up to 8 Gbps, facilitating rapid data transfer and reducing latency for applications that require high I/O performance. The switch's design prioritizes scalability, allowing organizations to expand their SAN infrastructure as their storage requirements grow without compromising performance or availability. Beyond its raw performance, the HP A7988A StorageWorks 4/256 is equipped with advanced features for SAN management and optimization. It supports robust zoning capabilities, traffic prioritization, and comprehensive monitoring tools, enabling IT administrators to efficiently manage their storage environment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance. This makes it an ideal choice for mission-critical applications in data centers where data integrity and accessibility are paramount.
