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HP A7990A StorageWorks 16-Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s SAN Director Switch
- 16 x 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- Director-class architecture for high availability
- Supports ISL (Inter-Switch Link) trunking for increased bandwidth
- Advanced fabric services including zoning and NPIV
- Hot-swappable components for non-disruptive maintenance
- Scalable design for growing storage needs
- Designed for mission-critical enterprise SAN deployments
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Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks 16-Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s SAN Director Switch is a high-availability, high-performance switch designed for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). It provides 16 Fibre Channel ports operating at 4Gb/s, enabling robust connectivity for storage devices. This director-class switch offers advanced features for scalability, reliability, and manageability in mission-critical storage environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Number of Ports | 16 x 4Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Data Transfer Rate | 4 Gb/s per port |
| Fabric Services | Zoning, NPIV, ISL Trunking |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Management | Web-based GUI, CLI |
| Dimensions | 17.2 x 16.0 x 3.5 inches |
Product Description
The HP StorageWorks 16-Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s SAN Director Switch (SKU A7990A) represents a high-end solution for enterprise storage networking. As a director-class switch, it is built with redundancy and high availability at its core, ensuring continuous operation for critical storage applications. The switch provides 16 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a robust 4Gb/s, facilitating high-speed data transfer between servers and storage arrays. This SAN director is designed to manage complex storage fabrics. It supports advanced features such as Inter-Switch Link (ISL) trunking, which aggregates multiple links to increase bandwidth and provide load balancing between switches. Fabric services like zoning allow for granular control over device access, enhancing security and performance, while N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) enables multiple N_Ports to share a single physical port, improving port utilization and scalability. With its focus on reliability and performance, the HP StorageWorks SAN Director is an ideal choice for demanding enterprise environments where data availability and integrity are paramount. Its modular design and hot-swappable components allow for maintenance and upgrades without interrupting network operations, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity. This switch is a foundational element for building resilient and high-performing storage infrastructures.
