HP AW575A#ABA SN6000 24-Port 8Gb/s Single Power Supply FC Switch

SKU AW575A#ABA

Brand HP

24 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
Designed for SAN environments
Single power supply configuration
High-performance connectivity
Supports FICON
Scalable solution
Hot-swappable components

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch
Ports: 24 x 8Gb/s FC
Data Transfer Rate: 8 Gbps per port
Power Supply: Single
Form Factor: Rack-mountable
Management: Web-based, CLI

Product details

The HP AW575A#ABA SN6000 is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for SAN environments. It features 24 ports operating at 8Gb/s, providing high-speed connectivity for servers and storage devices. This single power supply model is ideal for smaller SAN deployments or as an edge switch in larger infrastructures.

Technical Information

Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Ports	24 x 8Gb/s FC
Data Transfer Rate	8 Gbps per port
Power Supply	Single

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Management	Web-based, CLI
Protocol Support	FICON, FC-SW-2

Description

The HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch (AW575A#ABA) is a robust and scalable solution designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern Storage Area Networks (SANs). This particular model is equipped with 24 ports, each capable of operating at a high-speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface. This ensures rapid and reliable data transfer between servers and storage arrays, which is critical for performance-intensive applications and virtualized environments. The switch's architecture is optimized for low latency and high throughput, making it suitable for mission-critical data access. This SN6000 switch features a single power supply, making it an efficient choice for environments where space or power redundancy might be less of a concern, or for edge deployments. Despite the single power supply, the switch is built with reliability in mind, incorporating features common to enterprise-grade SAN switches. It supports key SAN protocols, including FICON, which is essential for mainframe environments, and adheres to the FC-SW-2 standard for fabric services. This ensures interoperability and robust fabric management capabilities. The management interface for the AW575A#ABA typically includes both a command-line interface (CLI) and a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), providing administrators with flexible options for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The switch is designed for easy deployment in standard rack environments and often includes hot-swappable components to minimize downtime during maintenance or upgrades. Its 8Gb/s capability offers a significant performance upgrade over older 2Gb/s or 4Gb/s solutions, providing a solid foundation for growing storage needs.

Condition: Refurbished