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HP A7988AR StorageWorks 4/256 8 x Ports FC SAN Director Switch
- 8 x Fibre Channel ports
- Supports 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds
- Designed for SAN (Storage Area Network) environments
- Part of the HP StorageWorks 4/256 family
- Enables scalable and reliable storage connectivity
- Suitable for enterprise data center applications
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Key specifications
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- FC SAN Director Switch
- Ports
- 8 x Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 4Gb/s, 2Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Director Blade Option
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Series
- StorageWorks 4/256
Product details
The HP A7988AR is an 8-port Fibre Channel SAN director switch from the StorageWorks 4/256 series. It provides high-speed, reliable connectivity for storage area networks, enabling efficient data access and management in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | FC SAN Director Switch |
| Ports | 8 x Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 4Gb/s, 2Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Director Blade Option |
| Manufacturer | HP |
| Series | StorageWorks 4/256 |
Description
The HP A7988AR StorageWorks 4/256 is a high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) SAN director switch engineered to deliver robust and scalable connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. Featuring eight Fibre Channel ports, this switch is designed to support high-speed data transfer rates of up to 4Gb/s, along with backward compatibility for 2Gb/s connections. It serves as a critical component in building a reliable and efficient SAN infrastructure, facilitating seamless communication between servers and storage devices. As a member of the HP StorageWorks 4/256 family, the A7988AR is built with enterprise-grade features to ensure high availability and performance. It is designed to be integrated into a modular director chassis, allowing for scalability and flexibility in SAN design. This switch enables organizations to consolidate their storage resources, simplify management, and enhance data access for mission-critical applications. The A7988AR provides the foundation for a high-performance SAN fabric, offering the necessary bandwidth and reliability for demanding workloads. Its eight ports allow for significant connectivity density, supporting a growing number of servers and storage arrays. By implementing this SAN director switch, businesses can achieve improved storage utilization, enhanced data protection, and greater operational efficiency within their IT infrastructure.
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