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HP TA822A StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable 20GB ISL Upgrade LTU Upgrade License Standard
- License Upgrade (LTU)
- For HP StorageWorks SN6000 Series
- Enables 20Gbps Inter-Switch Links (ISLs)
- Enhances fabric performance
- Increases fabric bandwidth
- Stackable upgrade
- Software/License based
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Product Overview
The HP TA822A StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable 20GB ISL Upgrade LTU is a license upgrade for the HP StorageWorks SN6000 series. It enables an upgrade for Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) to 20Gbps, enhancing the fabric's performance and capacity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | License Upgrade (LTU) |
| Brand | HP |
| Model | StorageWorks SN6000 |
Additional Specifications
| Feature | 20Gbps ISL Upgrade |
| Type | Stackable Upgrade |
| License | LTU (License To Use) |
Product Description
The HP TA822A is a License To Use (LTU) upgrade specifically designed for the HP StorageWorks SN6000 series of storage networking switches. This license enables the upgrade of the Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) within the storage fabric to operate at a higher speed of 20Gbps. ISLs are the connections between switches in a fabric, and increasing their bandwidth is crucial for improving overall fabric performance, reducing latency, and supporting higher data throughput demands. This upgrade is particularly relevant for environments that are experiencing increased storage traffic or are planning to scale their storage infrastructure. By upgrading the ISL speed to 20Gbps, organizations can enhance the performance of their Storage Area Network (SAN), allowing for faster data access and more efficient operation of storage-intensive applications. The 'stackable' nature of the upgrade suggests it can be applied to configurations where multiple SN6000 switches are interconnected. As an LTU, the TA822A is a software-based entitlement rather than a physical hardware component. It provides the necessary authorization and potentially firmware enablement to unlock the 20Gbps ISL functionality on the compatible HP StorageWorks SN6000 switches. This type of upgrade is common in enterprise storage solutions to allow for incremental performance improvements and capacity scaling without requiring a complete hardware replacement.
