HP AK241A-S 8/20Q 8/24 8 x Active Ports Fibre Channel Network Switch

SKU AK241A-S

Brand HP

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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SKU: AK241A-S
Brand: HP
Product Type: Fibre Channel Network Switch
Active Ports: 8
Port Speed: 16Gb/s
Fabric Configuration: 8/20Q

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished