451789-001 - HP 8-Ports SAS Switch Musket Board

Description

The HPE 451789-001 is an 8-port 3Gb SAS Blade Switch module specifically engineered for integration into the HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure. This module serves as a crucial link, enabling the blade servers within the c7000 chassis to connect to SAS storage devices. It provides the necessary infrastructure for blade servers to access shared storage resources, supporting both direct-attached storage and connections to external SAS storage arrays. With its eight SAS ports operating at 3Gb/s, this switch module offers a reliable and efficient pathway for data transfer between the blade servers and their storage. It is designed to meet the storage connectivity needs of various enterprise applications running on the BladeSystem platform. The module's integration within the c7000 enclosure simplifies cabling and management, contributing to a cleaner and more organized server environment. The 451789-001 module is hot-pluggable, meaning it can be installed or removed from the c7000 enclosure without interrupting the operation of other components or the servers themselves. This feature is essential for maintaining high availability and facilitating maintenance or upgrades with minimal disruption. It represents a fundamental piece of the storage networking solution for HPE BladeSystem environments.

Condition: Refurbished