HP AG561A StorageWorks 17624 Director Blade SAN 48-Ports 4Gb/s Switch

Product Description

The HP AG561A StorageWorks 17624 Director Blade is a high-performance, enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switch designed to provide a robust and scalable foundation for Storage Area Networks (SANs). This director-class switch offers a significant port density with 48 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at speeds up to 4Gb/s. This high throughput is essential for demanding enterprise applications that require fast and reliable access to storage resources, such as large databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing environments. Built for maximum availability and resilience, the 17624 Director Blade incorporates redundant power supplies, fan trays, and fabric modules. Its modular design allows for hot-swappable components, enabling administrators to perform maintenance or upgrades without disrupting ongoing operations. The switch supports advanced fabric services, including zoning, LUN masking, and fabric security features, to ensure data integrity and controlled access to storage resources. The HP AG561A is designed for large-scale SAN deployments, offering scalability to accommodate growing storage needs. It integrates seamlessly with HP's StorageWorks portfolio and other enterprise storage solutions. Management is facilitated through a comprehensive suite of tools, including a web-based interface, command-line interface (CLI), and specialized SAN management software, providing administrators with powerful capabilities for monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting the SAN fabric.