The HP StorageWorks 4/32B SAN Switch is the successor to the 4/32 SAN Switch, which shipped in January, 2005. The 4/32B SAN Switch offers an improved TCO because it consumes 20 percent less power, generates less heat, and requires less cooling then the 4/32 SAN Switch. The HP StorageWorks 4/32B 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 4/32B SAN Switch Power Pack with 32 active ports and value added software
• HP StorageWorks 4/32B Full SAN Switch with 32 active ports
• HP StorageWorks 4/32B 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/cooling units. These integrated POWER/FAN units reduce overall Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) count, lower power dissipation, and reduce cooling requirements. The switch is ideal for supporting medium to large corporate infrastructure implementations.

The 4/32B SAN Switch Power Pack includes the 4/32B 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 32 ports, in 8 port increments
• Meets high-availability requirements with redundant, hot-pluggable components, non-disruptive software upgrades, and hot code activation for a wide range of SAN configurations
• Integrated Power/Fan unit reduces overall Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) count, lowers power dissipatation, and reduces cooling requirements
• 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/s controllers, and 4Gb/s switches. 4Gb/s ISL performance can be obtained between two 4Gb/s switches.

• Integrated redundant, hot swappable cooling fans and power supplies
• 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 4/32B SAN Switch includes the following:

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

HP StorageWorks Data Center Fabric Manager Professional is a server based management application available at no-charge and comes with B-series SAN Switches and includes the following features:

• Allows management of a single Fabric OS (FOS) fabric (up to a 1,000 B-Series switch ports) at a time
• Performs group switch management beyond the scope of Web Tools
• Does not offer management of the DC SAN Backbone Director

It is targeted for SMB customers that use FOS based SAN fabrics and require a management solution for smaller SANs based on a single fabric.

SMB customers that initially start off with Data Center Fabric Manager Professional and have a small SAN environment may over time feel the need for an enterprise-class product (Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise) as their environments start to grow in size and complexity, and as they start to uptake more enterprise-class functionality (such as Fibre Channel Routing, FCIP, etc.). A non-disruptive upgrade path is available from Data Center Fabric Manager Professional to Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise.

(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty; 1-year parts; 1-year on-site (standard business hours, next business day response) and 1-year labor.

NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software. For extended hardware installation and maintenance information, click the link below:
http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/services/.

NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details.
Hardware or Software product installation is not included in the warranty, but is available and highly recommended.

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/.

Software Warranty - HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY -The entire liability of HP and its suppliers and your exclusive remedy for software that does not conform to this Limited Warranty shall be the repair or replacement of the defective media. This warranty and remedy are subject to your returning the defective media during the warranty period to HP in the country in which you obtained the software.

NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details.

• Stand-alone Telephone Support
• Rights to new version
• Media and documentation updates

Hardware or Software product installation is not included in the warranty, but is available and highly recommended.

• Installation services
• On-site Maintenance (includes warranty support)
• Response time upgrades during the warranty period
• Post-warranty coverage

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

For Fabric OS 5.2.0 and later, running on associated hardware, Brocade conforms to the
Following Fibre Channel Standards:

• FC-AL-2 INCITS 332: 1999
• FC-GS-5 ANSI INCITS 427:2006 (Final stages of approval, includes the Following.)
  • FC-GS-4 ANSI INCITS 387: 2004
• FC-IFR revision 1
• FC-SW-4 INCITS 418:2006 (includes the following)
  • FC-SW-3 INCITS 384: 2004
• FC-VI INCITS 357: 2002
• FC-TAPE INCITS TR-24: 1999
• FC-DA INCITS TR-36: 2004 (includes the following)
  • FC-FLA INCITS TR-20: 1998
    FC-PLDA INCIT S TR-19: 1998
• FC-MI-2 ANSI/INCITS TR-39-2005
• FC-PI INCITS 352: 2002
• FC-PI-2 INCITS 404: 2005
• FC-FS-2 ANSI/INCITS 424:2006 (includes the following)
  • FC-FS INCITS 373: 2003
• FC-LS revision 1.51 (under development)
• FC-BB-3 INCITS 414: 2006 (includes the following)
  • FC-BB-2 INCITS 372: 2003
• FC-SB-3 INCITS 374: 2003 (replaces FC-SB ANSI X3.271: 1996; FC-SB-2
  INCITS 374: 2001)

• SAN Switch 8
• SAN Switch 16
• SAN Switch 8-EL
• SAN Switch 2/8V
• 4/8 SAN Switch
• SAN Switch 16-EL
• SAN Switch 2/16V
• SAN Switch 2/16N FF
• 4/16 SAN Switch
• Integrated /32
• SAN Switch 2/32
• 4/32 SAN Switch
• 4/64 SAN Switch
• Core Switch 4/64
• SAN Director 2/128
• DC04 SAN Director
• DC SAN Backbone Director
• SAN Switch 2/16
• SAN Switch 1/16-EL
• MSA SAN Switch 2/8
• SAN Switch 8/8
• SAN Switch 8/24
• SAN Switch 8/40
• SAN Switch 8/80
• Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for p-class HP BladeSystem
• Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for c-class HP BladeSystem
• 400 MP Router

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