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HP AW563A BladeSystem MDS 8/24C 12 x Active Ports Fibre Channel Switch
- Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch
- Form Factor: BladeSystem Module
- Ports: 12 x Active Fibre Channel Ports
- Speed: Up to 8Gbps per port
- Management: Integrated management capabilities
- Environment: Designed for HP BladeSystem enclosures
- Connectivity: High-speed SAN connectivity
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Product Overview
The HP AW563A is a BladeSystem MDS 8/24C Fibre Channel Switch. It provides 12 active ports for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity within HP BladeSystem environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Form Factor | BladeSystem Module |
| Number of Active Ports | 12 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | 8Gbps |
| Compatibility | HP BladeSystem |
| SKU | AW563A |
Product Description
The HP AW563A is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch module designed specifically for integration into HP BladeSystem enclosures. This module provides essential connectivity for Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling multiple servers within the blade chassis to access shared storage resources with high speed and low latency. With 12 active Fibre Channel ports, it offers ample connectivity for demanding storage environments. Operating at speeds of up to 8Gbps per port, the AW563A ensures rapid data transfer between servers and storage arrays. This is critical for performance-intensive applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-transaction environments where storage I/O is a significant bottleneck. The switch's design within the BladeSystem architecture allows for consolidated management and efficient power and cooling, contributing to a streamlined data center infrastructure. This Fibre Channel switch is a key component for building robust and scalable SAN solutions within the HP BladeSystem ecosystem. It simplifies network topology, reduces cabling complexity, and provides reliable connectivity for mission-critical data. The AW563A is an ideal choice for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure and enhance the performance and manageability of their blade server deployments.
