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HP QK712D SN8000B 4-Slot San Director Switch 192 Ports Rack-Mountable
- 4-slot chassis for modular expansion
- Supports up to 192 Fibre Channel ports
- Director-class performance and reliability
- Designed for large-scale enterprise SANs
- High availability and redundancy features
- Scalable architecture for future growth
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Product Overview
The HP SN8000B 4-Slot SAN Director Switch (QK712D) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade director-class switch designed for large-scale Storage Area Networks (SANs). It provides a highly scalable and resilient platform for mission-critical storage environments, supporting up to 192 ports.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Director Switch |
| Chassis Slots | 4 |
| Max Ports | 192 Fibre Channel ports |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rack-Mountable |
| Fabric Speed | 8 Gbps / 16 Gbps / 32 Gbps (depending on installed SFPs and modules) |
| Management | Command Line Interface (CLI), Web-based GUI |
Product Description
The HP SN8000B 4-Slot SAN Director Switch (QK712D) represents a pinnacle of storage networking technology, engineered to deliver unparalleled performance, scalability, and reliability for the most demanding enterprise data centers. Its modular 4-slot chassis design allows for flexible configuration and expansion, enabling organizations to tailor the switch to their specific SAN requirements and scale it as their storage needs evolve. This director-class switch is built to handle massive amounts of data traffic with high throughput and low latency, making it ideal for mission-critical applications that require constant and rapid access to storage resources. With the capability to support up to 192 Fibre Channel ports through the installation of various I/O modules, the SN8000B provides extensive connectivity options for a large number of servers and storage arrays. The switch supports multiple fabric speeds, including 8 Gbps, 16 Gbps, and 32 Gbps, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and readiness for future high-speed storage technologies. Its architecture is designed with high availability in mind, incorporating redundant power supplies, fan trays, and fabric modules to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation. The SN8000B is managed through a comprehensive suite of tools, including a powerful Command Line Interface (CLI) for advanced configuration and scripting, as well as a user-friendly Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) for simplified monitoring and management. This combination of robust hardware and flexible management software makes the HP SN8000B SAN Director Switch a cornerstone for building resilient, high-performance, and scalable storage networks that underpin modern business operations.
