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HP AA978A StorageWorks 2/16V 2GB 16 x SFP FC 1U SAN Switch
- 16 x 2Gb Fibre Channel SFP ports
- 1U rack-mountable form factor
- Designed for HP StorageWorks environments
- Provides reliable SAN connectivity
- Cost-effective solution for SMB SANs
- Supports storage consolidation and sharing
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Product Overview
The HP AA978A StorageWorks 2/16V SAN Switch is a 16-port 2Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for small to medium-sized enterprise SANs. It provides reliable and cost-effective SAN connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch |
| Number of Ports | 16 x 2Gb Fibre Channel (SFP) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2 Gbps per port |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Compatibility | HP StorageWorks |
Product Description
The HP AA978A StorageWorks 2/16V SAN Switch is a 16-port, 2Gb Fibre Channel switch designed to provide reliable and cost-effective SAN connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and departmental SAN deployments. This switch is part of HP's StorageWorks family, offering a robust platform for connecting servers to storage arrays within a Storage Area Network. With 16 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 2 Gbps, the 2/16V switch offers sufficient bandwidth for many typical enterprise workloads. Its 1U rack-mountable design ensures it can be easily integrated into existing data center racks without consuming excessive space. The switch is optimized for simplicity and ease of deployment, making it an attractive option for organizations that may not have extensive SAN expertise. The primary purpose of the AA978A is to enable efficient storage consolidation, allowing multiple servers to access shared storage resources. This improves storage utilization, simplifies management, and enhances data availability. It serves as a foundational component for building a reliable SAN infrastructure that supports critical business applications and data protection strategies.
