DS-DSGGC-AB - HP Compaq 16-Port Fiber Channel Switch
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- High-speed SAN connectivity
- Designed for enterprise storage solutions
- Supports Fibre Channel protocols
- Reliable data transfer for storage devices
- Rack-mountable form factor
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Key specifications
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- Fiber Channel Switch
- Brand
- HP / Compaq
- Ports
- 16 x Fiber Channel
- Speed
- N/A (Typically 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps, 8Gbps, 16Gbps depending on model)
- Protocol Support
- Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
Product details
The HP DS-DSGGC-AB is a Compaq branded 16-Port Fiber Channel Switch. This switch is designed for high-speed, reliable connectivity in storage area networks (SANs) and enterprise data centers.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Fiber Channel Switch
- Brand
- HP / Compaq
- Ports
- 16 x Fiber Channel
- Speed
- N/A (Typically 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps, 8Gbps, 16Gbps depending on model)
- Protocol Support
- Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
Description
The HP DS-DSGGC-AB, carrying the Compaq branding, is a dedicated Fiber Channel switch engineered for use in Storage Area Networks (SANs). Fiber Channel is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for connecting servers to storage devices like disk arrays and tape libraries. This switch provides 16 ports, each capable of high-bandwidth, low-latency communication essential for demanding storage I/O operations. This type of switch plays a critical role in enterprise data centers by enabling efficient and reliable data transfer between storage resources and servers. It ensures that storage devices are accessible and perform optimally, which is crucial for applications requiring fast access to large volumes of data, such as databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing. The switch manages traffic flow between connected hosts and storage targets, providing the necessary infrastructure for a robust SAN. While specific speed capabilities (e.g., 2Gbps, 4Gbps, 8Gbps) are not detailed in the title, it is designed to support standard Fiber Channel protocols. Its 16-port configuration makes it suitable for medium-sized SAN deployments or as a core component in smaller setups. The HP/Compaq heritage suggests a focus on enterprise-grade reliability and performance for mission-critical storage infrastructure.
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