1 HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switches
This chapter includes:
• Overview, page 15
• HP StorageWorks 8Gb SAN Switch models, page 16
• Power Pack+ models, page 17
• 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch features, page 17
• 8/40 SAN Switch features, page 18
• 8/80 SAN Switch features, page 20
• Port side of the Encryption SAN Switch, page 23
• Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses, page 26
• SAN Switch ISL Trunking, page 27
• Supported SFP transceiver options, page 28
• 8-Gb SAN Switch software options, page 29
• 8-Gb SAN Switch hardware options, page 29
Overview
Each HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switch delivers ASIC technology and architecture for Fibre Channel
(FC) Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 8-Gb SAN Switches are high-performance switches designed
for the needs of enterprise environments that require a high-port footprint for port aggregation.
Additionally, the 8-Gb Encryption SAN Switch provides cryptography (encryption/decryption) and
data compression capabilities, while the FCoE Converged Network Switch provides low-latency
lossless Converged Enhanced Ethernet ports, and 8-Gb FC ports in a single switch.
The 8-Gb SAN Switches satisfy demanding Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS),
performance, and scalability requirements of an enterprise switch while delivering interoperability
and ease-of-use advantages. The 8-Gb SAN Switches are the latest offering from the HP StorageWorks
family of entry-to-enterprise products.
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