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