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HP BK798A StorageWorks DC Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch
- Product Type: SAN Director Blade Switch
- Brand: HP StorageWorks
- Architecture: Modular Director Blade
- Designed for large-scale enterprise SANs
- High port density
- Supports advanced Fibre Channel fabric services
- Enables high availability and scalability
- Used in data center core or edge deployments
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SAN Director Blade Switch
- Brand
- HP StorageWorks
- Architecture
- Modular Director Blade
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Application
- Enterprise SAN
- Form Factor
- Blade (for Director Chassis)
Product details
The HP BK798A is a StorageWorks DC Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch. It is designed as a high-density, modular component for large-scale enterprise SANs, providing extensive port density and advanced fabric services for critical data center operations.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Director Blade Switch |
| Brand | HP StorageWorks |
| Architecture | Modular Director Blade |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Application | Enterprise SAN |
| Form Factor | Blade (for Director Chassis) |
| Part Number | BK798A |
Description
The HP BK798A is a high-performance Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch, designed to be a core component within HP's StorageWorks modular director chassis. This blade is intended for large-scale enterprise SAN deployments where high port density, scalability, and advanced fabric services are critical requirements. It provides the foundation for building robust and resilient storage networks capable of handling massive amounts of data traffic. As a director-class blade, the BK798A offers a significant number of Fibre Channel ports, enabling extensive connectivity for numerous servers and storage devices. This high density is crucial for consolidating SAN infrastructure, reducing the physical footprint, and simplifying management in large data centers. The blade architecture allows for hot-swappable installation and replacement, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime during maintenance or upgrades. This component is engineered to deliver enterprise-grade performance, low latency, and high availability. It supports advanced features such as intelligent traffic management, robust security protocols, and comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, ensuring the integrity and performance of the SAN fabric. The BK798A is a key element for organizations demanding a highly scalable, reliable, and performant storage network infrastructure.
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