Description
Fibre Channel (FC) Connectivity
Fibre Channel (FC) is a high-speed data transfer protocol commonly used in storage area networks (SANs) to connect servers to storage devices such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and other storage systems. FC provides a high-speed and reliable connection between servers and storage devices, with data transfer rates that can range from 1 Gbps to 32 Gbps.
The 649996-001 HPE 3Par V400 Module is a Fibre Channel (FC) module that provides connectivity for HPE 3PAR storage systems. This module provides a FC connection with a speed of 4 Gbps and supports DC4K (Distributed Cache Coherent Memory) technology. DC4K enables multiple servers to access the same cache in the storage system, improving application performance by reducing I/O latency.
The 649996-001 HPE 3Par V400 Module supports both single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables, allowing for flexibility in connecting to different types of storage devices. It also supports multiple Fibre Channel topologies, including point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and switched fabric.
Power Consumption and Form Factor
Power consumption and form factor are two important considerations when choosing a storage module for a data center environment. The 649996-001 HPE 3Par V400 Module is a Fibre Channel (FC) module that provides connectivity for HPE 3PAR storage systems, and as such, has specific power consumption and form factor characteristics.
Power consumption refers to the amount of electrical power that the module consumes when it is in use. This is an important consideration because data centers have limited power resources, and every device in the data center contributes to the overall power consumption. The 649996-001 HPE 3Par V400 Module has a low power consumption rate of 15 watts, which makes it an energy-efficient choice for data centers looking to reduce their power usage.
Form factor refers to the physical size and shape of the module. The 649996-001 HPE 3Par V400 Module has a small form factor, which means it takes up less physical space in the data center. It is designed to be installed in a standard 3PAR drive chassis and occupies a single slot, making it easy to install and replace.
The module also features a hot-swappable design, which means it can be replaced while the storage system is still running, without the need for downtime. This enhances the reliability of the storage system and reduces maintenance costs.
High Availability and Redundancy Features
High availability and redundancy are critical features for storage modules in a data center environment, as they ensure that data is always available and accessible to users. The 649996-001 HPE 3Par V400 Module has several features that provide high availability and redundancy.
Firstly, the module supports redundant power supplies, which means that if one power supply fails, the other power supply will take over and ensure that the module remains operational. This is important because power supply failures can cause data loss and system downtime, which can be costly for data center operations.
The module also features redundant Fibre Channel ports, which provide multiple paths for data to travel between the storage system and servers. This ensures that if one port fails, the other port can continue to provide connectivity, which maintains data availability and prevents downtime.
Additionally, the module supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, which provides data redundancy by storing data across multiple disks. In the event of a disk failure, data can be reconstructed from the remaining disks, ensuring that data is not lost and the storage system remains operational.
The 649996-001 HPE 3Par V400 Module also supports failover capabilities, which enable data to be automatically redirected to a secondary module in the event of a primary module failure. This ensures that data is always available, even in the event of a hardware failure.
Detail Description
- Manufacturer Name: HPE
- Manufacturer Part Number: 649996-001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Expansion Module
- Product Type: Fibre channel Module
- Fibre channel arbitrated loop (FCAL) module (Black) DC4 4Gb
- Data Transfer Rate: 4 GBPS
