Hewlett-Packard HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B Switch

The HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B is an eight-port auto-sensing Fiber Channel fabric switch that cost-effectively delivers 1 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s connectivity between servers and storage devices. This switch is perfect for commercial customers who need entry-level storage connectivity or require cluster solutions. It seamlessly connects to either 1 Gb/s or 2 Gb/s SAN devices, enabling the deployment of next-generation technology while protecting customer investments in existing infrastructure.

The FC Entry Switch 8B offers a single E port, with all eight ports supporting fabric or fabric-loop connectivity. It is bundled with WEB TOOLS and QuickLoop for easy management and legacy Fiber Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) support. This entry switch can be easily expanded to a full fabric switch with Fabric Watch and Advanced Zoning by purchasing the upgrade license key.