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HP AP862B StorageWorks 1606 4x Port 8GB FC + 2x Port Extension Switch
- 4 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
- 2 x Extension ports
- Extends SAN connectivity
- Supports disaster recovery solutions
- Enhances SAN fabric scalability
- Designed for enterprise storage environments
- High-speed data transfer capabilities
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Product Overview
The HP AP862B StorageWorks 1606 is an 8GB Fibre Channel (FC) SAN extension switch designed to enhance connectivity and extend the reach of storage area networks. It features 4x 8GB FC ports and 2x extension ports, providing flexibility for complex SAN topologies and disaster recovery solutions.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Extension Switch |
| Ports | 4 x 8Gb FC, 2 x Extension |
| Data Transfer Rate | 8 Gbps per FC port |
Additional Specifications
| Key Function | SAN Extension |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Target Use | Disaster Recovery, SAN Scalability |
Product Description
The HP AP862B StorageWorks 1606 is a specialized Fibre Channel (FC) switch engineered to extend the capabilities and reach of enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). It serves as a crucial component for implementing robust disaster recovery strategies and for scaling SAN fabrics across greater distances. The switch is equipped with four 8Gb FC ports, providing high-speed connectivity to servers and storage devices, and two dedicated extension ports designed for linking SANs over longer distances or connecting to specific SAN extension appliances. This extension switch is pivotal for organizations that need to replicate data to a secondary site for business continuity purposes. By enabling the extension of the SAN fabric, the AP862B allows for the creation of geographically dispersed storage solutions, ensuring that data can be recovered and operations can resume quickly in the event of a primary site failure. Its 8Gbps Fibre Channel interface ensures that data transfer rates remain high, minimizing the impact on replication performance. Beyond disaster recovery, the HP AP862B StorageWorks 1606 contributes to the overall scalability and flexibility of the SAN infrastructure. It can be used to connect disparate SAN segments, aggregate storage resources, or create more complex network topologies. This makes it a valuable tool for IT administrators looking to optimize their storage architecture, improve data accessibility, and enhance the resilience of their storage environment.
