Description
Performance and Scalability
The HP SN6000 Stackable 8GB 24 Port Single Power Fibre Channel Switch (AW575B) is designed to provide high performance and scalability for storage area network (SAN) environments. It supports 8 Gbps Fibre Channel technology, which enables fast data transfer rates and efficient use of bandwidth. The switch also has a stacking architecture, allowing multiple switches to be connected and managed as a single unit, providing additional scalability and network resiliency. The 24 ports support both N_Port and NL_Port connectivity, providing flexibility for connecting to different types of devices. Additionally, the single power supply configuration helps simplify installation and reduces power consumption, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for medium-sized SAN environments.
Advanced Security Features
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES): The AW575B HP SN6000 switch supports 128-bit AES encryption for secure data transmission.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): The switch allows administrators to configure specific access control policies based on the source or destination IP addresses or subnets.
- Port Security: The switch supports port security, which restricts access to unauthorized devices by limiting the number of MAC addresses allowed on a particular port.
- RADIUS Authentication: The switch supports RADIUS authentication, which provides centralized authentication and authorization for network access.
- TACACS+ Authentication: The switch also supports TACACS+ authentication, which enables network administrators to manage and control network access.
- Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP): FC-SP provides enhanced security for Fibre Channel SANs, including data confidentiality, data integrity, and data authenticity.
- Virtual Fabric (VF): The switch supports the creation of virtual fabrics, which allow for the segregation of network traffic based on specific security requirements.
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): The switch supports SSL for secure data transmission over the Internet.
- Security Event Logging: The switch provides detailed security event logging and reporting, which can be used for security auditing and incident response.
- Single Sign-On (SSO): The switch supports SSO, which provides a single point of authentication for users, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Easy Management and Configuration
The AW575B HP SN6000 Stackable 8GB 24 Port Single Power Fibre Channel Switch is easy to manage and configure through its web-based interface, known as the HP SAN Manager. The steps to manage and configure the switch are as follows:
- Connect to the switch: Connect a computer to the switch using a console cable or a telnet/SSH client.
- Log in to the switch: The default username and password are ‘admin’ and ‘password’ respectively.
- Access the HP SAN Manager: Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the switch in the address bar. The HP SAN Manager will open up.
- Configure basic network settings: In the HP SAN Manager, navigate to the ‘System’ section and then to the ‘Network’ sub-section. From here, you can configure the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and other network settings.
- Configure Fibre Channel ports: Navigate to the ‘Ports’ section in the HP SAN Manager and select the Fibre Channel ports that you want to configure. You can set the speed, port type, and other settings for each port.
- Configure zoning: In the HP SAN Manager, navigate to the ‘Zoning’ section to create zones and assign devices to each zone. This helps to ensure that only authorized devices can access the storage area network (SAN).
- Monitor switch performance: The HP SAN Manager provides a dashboard that displays real-time information about the switch, including port status, utilization, errors, and other performance metrics.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HP
- MPN: AW575B
- Type: Networking
- Switch -Type: 24 Ports
- SKU: AW575B
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1u
- Interfaces : Fibre Channel
- Ports : 20 X 8GB Fibre Channel SFP+ + 4 X XPAK
- Fibre Channel : FC-AL-2, FC-DA, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-TAPE, FC-VI, FC-SP, FC-LS, FC-MI-2, FC-PI-4, FC-FS-3, FC-GS-6, FC-PI-3, FC-SW-5
- Remote Management Protocol : SNMP, TFTP, SMI-S, SSH, CLI
- Encryption Algorithm : SSL
- Authentication Method : Secure Shell (SSH), Radius
- Features : Trunking, Isl Support, Manageable, Full Duplex Mode, Non-Disruptive Code Load Activation (NDCLA) SUPPORT
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X 100base-Tx – RJ-45 – Management
- 1 X Serial (Rs-232) – Db-9 – Management
- 20 X 8GB Fibre Channel – SFP+
- 4 X 10GB Fibre Channel – XPAK
