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HP AK241A-S 8/20Q 8/24 8 x Active Ports Fibre Channel Network Switch
- Product Type: Fibre Channel Network Switch
- Active Ports: 8 x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- Port Speed: Up to 16Gb/s per port
- Fabric Configuration: 8/20Q
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Target Environment: Enterprise SAN
- Functionality: High-speed SAN connectivity
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Product Overview
The HP AK241A-S is an 8/20Q Fibre Channel Network Switch with 8 active ports, designed for SAN connectivity. It provides high-speed, reliable connections for storage devices.
Technical Information
| SKU | AK241A-S |
| Brand | HP |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Network Switch |
Additional Specifications
| Active Ports | 8 |
| Port Speed | 16Gb/s |
| Fabric Configuration | 8/20Q |
Product Description
The HP AK241A-S is a high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) switch engineered to deliver reliable and efficient connectivity within Storage Area Networks (SANs). This model features 8 active 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, providing ample bandwidth for connecting servers to storage devices in enterprise environments. The '8/20Q' designation indicates the switch's fabric services and capacity, suggesting its capability to support advanced SAN features and a specific number of fabric connections. Designed as a 1U rackmount unit, the AK241A-S is space-efficient and suitable for deployment in dense data center racks. It plays a crucial role in enabling high-speed data access and ensuring the availability of critical data by providing a robust and low-latency fabric for storage traffic. The 16Gb/s port speed ensures that storage performance is not bottlenecked by the network infrastructure. This Fibre Channel switch is a key component for organizations seeking to build or upgrade their SAN infrastructure. It offers a balance of performance, port density, and advanced fabric services, making it a versatile solution for various storage networking needs, including virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing workloads.
