The HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch delivers excellent overall value and investment protection as the foundation for a small SAN or as an edge switch in a larger core to edge enterprise SAN.

Whether incorporated into an expansive core fabric or tactically placed at the edge, this switch delivers the performance of 1,2, or 4 Gb technologies in a 1u footprint. The switch is available in three models:

• HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch Power Pack with 32 active ports and value added software
  
• HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch with 32 active ports (Full)
  
• HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch with 16 active ports (Base)
  

An optional 8 port license scales the number of active ports to 24 or up to 32 ports.

Each switch variant has removable redundant power supplies and removable redundant cooling units. The switch is ideal for supporting medium to large corporate infrastructure implementations.

The 4/32 SAN Switch Power Pack includes the 4/32 SAN Switch (Full) with additional software: Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Performance Monitor. Power Pack software provides SAN administrators with the necessary tools to monitor the health and performance of the network while insuring the highest levels of security, scalability, and manageability.

Small form factor pluggable optical transceivers (SFPs) must be ordered separately.

• Protects existing investments by providing 4 Gbit/sec technology with auto-sensing capabilities to recognize earlier 1 and 2 Gbit/sec devices
• Supports full 4 Gbit/sec operations at distances up to 100 kilometers (or 500 kilometers at 1 Gbit/sec) for cost-effective business continuance operations. Requires appropriate 4Gb SFPs.
• Increases network performance with enhanced Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking, which enables a high-speed data path up to 32 Gbit/sec
• Utilizes Ports on Demand for fast, easy, and cost-effective scalability from 16 to 24 ports
• Meets high-availability requirements with redundant, hot-pluggable components, non-disruptive software upgrades, and hot code activation for a wide range of SAN configurations
• Leverages intelligent B-series SAN management and monitoring tools to increase operational efficiency and maximize SAN investments

• Simplifies enterprise SAN deployment by combining higher edge switch port density with exceptional scalability, performance and reliability
  
• Delivers 16, 24, or 32-ports in a 1U enclosure
  
• Meets enterprise level availability requirements with redundant, hot pluggable components, no-single-points-of-failure within the switch
  
• Provides 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4Gb/s* performance
  
• Employs optional Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking to provide a high-speed data path between switches which enables a high speed data path between 4Gb/s switches up to 32 Gbit/sec

*Full 4Gb/s end to end storage performance requires 4 Gb/s HBAs, 4Gb/scontrollers, and 4Gb/s switches. 4Gb/s ISL performance can be obtained between two 4Gb/s switches.

• Redundant, hot swappable cooling fans
  
• Redundant, hot swappable power supplies
  
• Field replaceable motherboard
  
• Enhanced Fault Detection Logic
  

Parity protection on all data paths and system memory

• Hardware and Software Enforced Zoning
  
• Frame Filtering
  
• Built-in Web browser management tools

• 22U, 36U, and 42U; 5000, 9000 and 10,000 series StorageWorks Cabinets are supported
  
  • 25U, 33U, and 41U HP system/e cabs

The Power Pack Software Bundle for SAN Switch 4/32 includes the following:

• Fabric Watch
  
• Performance Monitor
  
• Extended Fabric
  
• ISL Trunking

HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased.
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details. HP provides a one-year, hardware limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. The first year of Rights to New License Version and standard business day, standard business hours telephone support is included with the purchase of an HP Power Pack. In order to continue to receive telephone support and Rights to New License Version after the first year, the purchase of a software support contract or Care Pack is required.

In addition, available service offerings include a full range of HP Care Pack packaged hardware and software services:

• Installation
• Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
• System management and performance services

For more information on warranty and support options, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/hps/tech/storage/supp/.

Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and software services:

• 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
  

HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage.

• HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
• HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
• HP Care Pack services are prepaid.
  

Distance

• 4Gb performance: 150 meters between devices
• 2Gb performance: 300 meters between devices
• 1Gb performance: 500 meters between devices

Extended Fabric

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