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SB9008V-8G - QLogic 16-Ports Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Expansion Module
- 16 x Fibre Channel ports
- 8Gb/s (8GFC) speed per port
- Expansion module for SAN switches
- Enhances port density and scalability
- Designed for enterprise storage networks
- High performance for SAN environments
- Supports advanced fabric services
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation
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Product Overview
The QLogic SB9008V-8G is an expansion module featuring 16 Fibre Channel ports, each operating at 8Gb/s. It is designed to enhance the connectivity and performance of compatible SAN switches.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Expansion Module |
| Ports | 16 |
| Port Speed | 8Gb/s (8GFC) |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Compatible with specific QLogic SAN switches (model dependent) |
| Form Factor | Module |
| Manufacturer | QLogic |
Product Description
The QLogic SB9008V-8G is a high-density Fibre Channel expansion module designed to augment the capabilities of compatible QLogic Storage Area Network (SAN) switches. This module provides an additional 16 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a robust 8Gb/s speed. By adding this module, organizations can significantly increase the port density of their existing SAN infrastructure, allowing for more server or storage device connections without replacing the entire switch. The 8Gb/s speed ensures high throughput and low latency, which are critical for demanding enterprise storage applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Fibre Channel technology is the standard for reliable, high-speed data transfer in SAN environments, and this module leverages that standard to provide efficient connectivity. Designed for enterprise-grade reliability and ease of management, the SB9008V-8G is typically hot-pluggable, meaning it can be installed or removed while the switch is operational, minimizing downtime. This expansion module is crucial for scaling storage networks, improving performance, and ensuring that storage resources can meet the growing demands of the business.
