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Overview

The HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switch and 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack offer 4 GB connectivity for entry-level storage area networks (SAN), and the ability to grow to a core-to-edge infrastructure. The simplicity and ease-of-use advantages of these switches help increase administrator productivity and lower the cost of management. Both switches deliver sixteen high performance Auto Sensing 1, 2, and 4GB/s Fibre Channel ports. In addition, the 4/16 SAN switch and 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack are fully non-blocking and provide128 GB switching (4Gb full duplex) bandwidth. Both 4/16 models provide full SAN scaling capabilities as defined in the SAN Design Guide. Both are ideal for new and existing SAN installations. The 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack provides the SAN administrator with the necessary tools to monitor the health and performance of the network, while also ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability.

Features

High performance, availability and scalability: superior ROI and investment protection.
4Gb/s performance: provides ability to configure a more efficient SAN configuration by reducing total number of ISLs. You will require ½ the number of 2 Gb/s ISLs.
Power pack software: ensure health and performance of the network, while also ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability.
Faster backup: reduces LAN traffic and delivers a more reliable backup and restore solution.
Advanced non-blocking architecture with intelligent routing and faster fabric services to provide a high performance storage network: high performance interconnect to handle the most demanding applications.

Specifications

System features
Management features description	10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45), serial port
I/O port description	16 universal ports; FL_Port, F_Port, and E_Port; self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port)
Fibre channel protocols description	FC-AL Rev. 4.5; FC-GS-2 Rev 5.3; FC-PH Rev 4.3; FC-PLDA Rev 2.1; FC-VI Rev 1.5; FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0; FC-FG Rev 3.5 FC-PH-2 Rev 7.4; FC-SW Rev 3.3; IPFC RFC 2625; FC-FLA Rev 2.7; FC-FH Rev 1.7; FC-PH-3 Rev 9.4
Maximum port bandwidth description	4Gbit/sec
Airflow description	1 u
Power requirements description	90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
High availability description	Hot Code Load Activation
Diagnostics description	POST and embedded online/offline diagnostics
Full duplex description	Yes
Classes of service description	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)
Warranty	(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty - One-year on-site warranty, 8x5, next business day response, installation not included
Warranty options description	Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours; Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours; Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
Service & support features	(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty - One-year on-site warranty, 8x5, next business day response, installation not included
Service & support options description	Software Product Services: Stand-alone telephone support; Rights to new license version; Media and documentation updates. Hardware Product Services: Installation services; On-site maintenance (includes warranty support); Response time upgrades during the warranty period; Post-warranty coverage
Weight, metric description	4.0 kg

Business Value

The 4Gb/s 4/16 SAN Switch provides affordable, high performance, connectivity for new small SANs or existing core-to-edge larger SANs. It is fully interoperable with existing B series switches.