438871-001 - HP SAN Switch

The HP 438871‑001 StorageWorks 48‑Port 4 Gb Fibre Channel SAN Director Switch delivers high-density, highly reliable SAN connectivity tailored for large enterprise environments. With a full 48-port 4 Gb Fibre Channel configuration and modular forward and backward compatibility, it provides seamless integration into growing fabrics. Engineered for superior performance, redundancy, and advanced zoning capabilities, this director-class switch ensures low-latency data access and robust traffic segregation. Its scalable architecture with hot-swappable components and redundant modules offers non-disruptive maintenance in mission-critical data centers. The compact 10 RU chassis supports high availability and enterprise-class operation, making it ideal for intensive virtualization, large-scale storage consolidation, and performance-driven workloads.

Key Features:

• 48 x 4 Gb Fibre Channel Ports: High-density ports to support large-scale SAN fabrics
• Director-Class Architecture: Supports modular scalability and hot-swappable fabric and power modules
• Advanced SAN Services: Enables zoning, LUN masking, and traffic isolation for secure operations
• High Availability Design: Dual backplanes, redundant modules, and non-disruptive upgrades for continuous uptime
• Low-Latency Fabric Switching: Ideal for snapshots, backups, virtualization, and performance-sensitive environments
• Rack-Mountable 10 RU Chassis: Efficient form factor for enterprise data centers
• Ideal for Enterprise Storage: Purpose-built for consolidation, seamless scaling, and mission-critical SAN deployments

Trust Networking Corner for your enterprise SAN needs. Our HP Director Switches undergo stringent testing and come fully certified. Benefit from rapid shipping, full warranty support, and experienced technical assistance to ensure optimal deployment and reliability.