The HP StorageWorks SAN Director 6-port 10Gb Fibre Channel Blade (Part Number: AK861B) is a high-performance plug-in module designed to enhance the capacity and efficiency of storage area networks (SAN). It is compatible with HP SAN Director products, offering increased flexibility for network growth and optimisation. The module features six high-speed Fibre Channel ports that operate at 10Gb/s, providing exceptional network throughput for data-intensive applications.
The blade utilises plug-in compatibility, making it simple to integrate into an existing SAN infrastructure without the need for major reconfigurations. Each of the six ports supports dedicated 10Gb Fibre Channel connections, offering enhanced bandwidth to cope with the demands of modern enterprise storage environments. This design ensures low-latency data transfers, ideal for environments requiring high availability and large-scale data processing.
In addition to raw speed and port density, the HP StorageWorks SAN Director 6-port 10Gb Fibre Channel Blade provides essential features such as high-availability architecture, built-in redundancy features, and the ability to manage its functionality through HP’s command line and graphical user interfaces. This ensures that SAN administrators can easily monitor and optimise performance in real time.
The rugged build of the blade ensures durability and reliability under continuous operation, helping reduce downtime. As a part of the modular SAN Director series, this blade can be combined with other modules to create an infrastructure that meets unique scalability and performance needs, making it an invaluable component of any enterprise setup needing high-speed and reliable storage network connectivity.
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