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HP AW564A MDS 8/24c 16x Backplane 8x Port FC 8Gbps Switch
- 8Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) Switch
- 16x Backplane Ports
- 8x External Fibre Channel Ports
- Supports 8/24c configuration
- Designed for SAN environments
- High-speed storage connectivity
- Enterprise-grade performance and reliability
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Product Overview
The HP AW564A is an 8/24c 16x Backplane 8x Port FC 8Gbps Switch, designed for Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). It provides high-speed connectivity for servers and storage devices, enabling efficient data access and management within enterprise storage environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | AW564A |
| Speed | 8Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| External Ports | 8 x FC |
| Backplane Ports | 16 x |
| Configuration | 8/24c |
Product Description
The HP AW564A is a dedicated Fibre Channel (FC) switch engineered to facilitate high-performance connectivity within Storage Area Networks (SANs). With its 8Gbps port speed, it offers substantial bandwidth for demanding storage applications, ensuring rapid data transfer between servers and storage arrays. The switch is equipped with 8 external Fibre Channel ports, providing direct connectivity for critical storage devices and servers. Beyond the external ports, the AW564A features a 16x backplane, which is crucial for internal data switching and scalability within the chassis. This backplane architecture allows for efficient data flow and supports various port configurations, indicated by the '8/24c' designation, suggesting flexibility in port density or capabilities depending on the specific deployment. This makes it suitable for environments requiring robust and reliable access to shared storage resources. This switch is an integral part of enterprise storage solutions, where low latency and high throughput are essential for application performance and data availability. Its design focuses on the specific needs of SANs, offering features that ensure data integrity and operational continuity. The HP AW564A represents a reliable building block for scalable and efficient storage infrastructures.
