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HP AE383A MDS 9000 12 x Ports 4Gb Fibre Channel Module
- Provides 12 x 4Gb Fibre Channel ports
- Designed for HP MDS 9000 storage networking switches
- Supports 4Gbps Fibre Channel speeds
- Enables high-speed connectivity in SAN environments
- Facilitates efficient data transfer between servers and storage
- Offers reliable and scalable storage networking solutions
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Module
- Ports
- 12 x 4Gb Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 4 Gbps
- Compatibility
- HP MDS 9000
Product details
The HP AE383A is a 12-port 4Gb Fibre Channel module designed for the HP MDS 9000 storage networking platform. This module provides high-speed, reliable connectivity for Fibre Channel SANs (Storage Area Networks), enabling efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices. It supports 4Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, offering significant bandwidth for demanding storage applications.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Module |
| Ports | 12 x 4Gb Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 4 Gbps |
| Compatibility | HP MDS 9000 |
Description
The HP AE383A is a high-performance Fibre Channel module specifically engineered for integration into the HP MDS 9000 family of storage networking switches. This module is equipped with twelve ports, each capable of operating at the 4Gbps Fibre Channel speed standard. Its primary function is to provide robust and high-speed connectivity within a Storage Area Network (SAN), enabling seamless communication between servers and various storage devices such as disk arrays and tape libraries. The 4Gbps throughput per port ensures substantial bandwidth, which is critical for demanding enterprise storage applications, including large-scale databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing workloads. This module plays a vital role in building scalable and efficient SAN infrastructures. By offering twelve dedicated Fibre Channel ports, it allows for the connection of a significant number of servers or storage targets, thereby enhancing the density and capacity of the SAN. The AE383A is designed to meet the stringent requirements of modern data centers, emphasizing reliability, low latency, and high availability. Its integration into the MDS 9000 platform benefits from the advanced features and management capabilities inherent to HP's storage networking solutions, such as robust diagnostics, traffic management, and security features. The HP AE383A module represents a key component for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure. It supports the high-speed data access required for mission-critical applications, ensuring that data can be read from and written to storage devices with minimal delay. The module's compatibility with the HP MDS 9000 series ensures interoperability and leverages the modular design of the switches, allowing for easy installation, configuration, and potential upgrades as storage demands evolve. This makes the AE383A a strategic investment for enhancing storage network performance and scalability.
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