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HP AE370A 12 x Ports 4Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch for BladeSystem
- Type: SAN Switch
- Ports: 12 x Fibre Channel
- Speed: 4Gb/s per port
- Form Factor: BladeSystem Interconnect Module
- Enables high-speed storage connectivity
- Designed for HP BladeSystem
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Product Overview
The HP AE370A is a 12-port Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for HP BladeSystem environments. It offers 4Gb/s connectivity, enabling high-speed data transfer and efficient storage area network management within the blade infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch |
| Ports | 12 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
| Form Factor | BladeSystem Interconnect Module |
Product Description
The HP AE370A is a dedicated Fibre Channel SAN switch module specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into HP BladeSystem enclosures. It provides 12 high-speed Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 4Gb/s, allowing blade servers within the enclosure to connect directly to a storage area network. This switch simplifies SAN connectivity by consolidating network ports within the blade chassis. It eliminates the need for external switches for each blade server, reducing cabling complexity, power consumption, and rack space. The 4Gb/s speed ensures sufficient bandwidth for demanding storage I/O operations, supporting applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. By offering a robust and scalable SAN solution within the BladeSystem, the AE370A enhances storage accessibility and performance for virtualized environments and consolidated IT infrastructures. It is a key component for organizations seeking to optimize their storage networking within a blade architecture.



