Technical Specifications and Features
The AE371A HPE Brocade 4GB c-Class BladeSystem 24 Ports Switch is a high-performance switching solution for data center environments. It is designed to be used in conjunction with HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, and provides a high-density, high-speed network connection for blade servers.
Technical specifications:
- 24 ports of 4GB/s Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity
- Support for up to 16 Gbps per port
- Up to 128 ports in a single BladeSystem c-Class enclosure
- Dual-ported host connections for redundancy
- Support for Advanced Fabric Services, including switch-based routing and virtual fabrics
Features:
- High-performance switching: The AE371A provides fast and reliable connectivity, enabling high-speed data transfers and reducing the risk of bottlenecks.
- Flexible deployment: The switch can be deployed in a variety of configurations, including support for dual-ported host connections for redundancy and advanced fabric services for switch-based routing and virtual fabrics.
- Scalable design: The AE371A supports up to 128 ports in a single BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, allowing for a high-density network solution as your data center grows.
- Compatible with HP BladeSystem c-Class: The switch is specifically designed for use with HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, providing a seamless integration and reducing the risk of compatibility issues.
- Efficient management: The switch supports advanced fabric services, which provide centralized management and control over the network, simplifying management and reducing operational costs.
In conclusion, the AE371A HPE Brocade 4GB c-Class BladeSystem 24 Ports Switch is a high-performance, scalable, and flexible network solution designed specifically for data center environments. It provides fast and reliable connectivity, while also offering advanced management capabilities to simplify administration and reduce operational costs.
Performance and Reliability
The AE371A HPE Brocade 4GB c-Class BladeSystem 24 Ports Switch is a high-performance and reliable networking solution for blade server environments. It is designed to provide fast and efficient data transfer, ensuring smooth communication between blade servers and other network devices.
The switch is equipped with 24 ports that support 4GB of bandwidth per port. This high bandwidth capability ensures that data transfers are completed quickly and without any delays, resulting in increased productivity and reduced downtime. The switch supports various protocols such as Fibre Channel and FICON, making it suitable for use in various data center environments.
The AE371A switch is also highly reliable. It is built with redundant components, such as redundant power supplies and fans, which ensure that the switch will continue to operate even if a single component fails. Additionally, the switch is designed with built-in fault tolerance features, such as automatic error detection and correction, which helps to prevent data loss and maintain high levels of data integrity.
The AE371A switch is also designed with security features, such as role-based access control, which ensures that only authorized users can access the switch and configure it. This helps to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches, ensuring the security of sensitive data.
In conclusion, the AE371A HPE Brocade 4GB c-Class BladeSystem 24 Ports Switch is a high-performance and reliable networking solution that provides fast data transfer, increased productivity, and enhanced security. It is an ideal choice for data center environments that require fast and efficient communication between blade servers and other network devices.
Network Scalability and Management
The AE371A HPE Brocade 4GB c-Class BladeSystem 24 Ports Switch is a high-performance network switch designed to meet the needs of a growing business. It offers scalability, management, and security features that help organizations improve network performance and reliability.
Scalability: The switch provides 24 ports that support 4GB data transfer rates, which are ideal for fast-growing businesses. The switch can be easily expanded by adding additional ports, making it possible to grow the network as the business expands.
Management: The switch is managed through a web-based interface that provides a comprehensive and user-friendly interface for managing the network. The interface includes features such as switch port configuration, monitoring, and performance tracking. This allows network administrators to quickly and easily monitor network performance and resolve any issues that arise.
Security: The switch also provides robust security features to protect the network from unauthorized access and potential threats. The switch features advanced security features such as advanced access control, firewalls, and virtual LANs, which help to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
General Information
- ManufacturerHewlett Packard Enterprise
- Manufacturer Part NumberAE371A
- Product LineBrocade
- Product Name Brocade 4GB SAN Switch C-Class BladeSystem
- Product TypeFibre Channel Switch
- Sub-Type: 24 Port
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports24
Media & Performance
- Data Transfer Rate4.24 Gbps
- Ethernet TechnologyGigabit Ethernet
I/O Expansions
- Expansion Slot TypeSFP
- Management & Protocols
- ManageableYes.
About Refurbished Products
Different Types of Switches
Networking switches vary widely depending on the number of devices they can support, network bandwidth/speed, and form factor. Switches for small offices will have anything between 4 and 8 ports and can fit on a desk. For larger office network implementation, switches may have 24 ports, 48 ports, 96 ports, and 128 ports and are rack-mountable between 1U and 4U. Switches come in different types depending on the network speed and tasks they support. These include 40/100 Gbps, 10 Gigabit (up to 10000 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (up to 1000 Mbps), Power over Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
Unmanaged Switches
The unmanaged switches offer fixed configuration on a plug-and-play basis. It is the most basic switch and there are a few choices in the market. These switches are affordable, but the basic features make them inappropriate for enterprise applications.
Managed Switches
The number of features and level of functionality improves with managed switches, making them ideal for enterprise and business applications. These switches are built with the command-line interface for ease of configuration. Equally, they support SNMP agents that come in handy when troubleshooting network issues.
The security on managed switches is better and will protect different types of traffic. Other features include support for virtual LANs, IP routing, and quality of service settings. Managed switches are more expensive compared to all other types of switches.
Smart Switches
Smart switches refer to switches that possess more features than those of unmanaged switches but do not have the full features of managed switches. Smart switches are more cost-effective than managed switches.
Some of the limitations of the smart switches are a lack of telnet access support, Web GUIs, and a lack of many features for VLANs. They are affordable compared to a fully managed switch and are suitable for a smaller computer network.
Modular Switches
Modular switches allow the addition of expansion modules as the network expands. The expansion modules allow for more networked devices but are application-specific. They may include wireless access points, firewalls, or network analysis tools. The flexibility of a modular networking switch comes at a higher cost.
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What does ALLHDD.Com warranty cover?
30-days to 3 years warranty:
Replacement or refund. In the case of material defects, we will try to replace the product first. The product will be replaced before the expiration of the original warranty. For any failure of hardware, if we cannot process the replacement of the product(s)/model(s), we will refund the original selling/invoiced price. The shipping costs and sales tax, if any, are non-refundable. ALLHDD retains the right to decide whether the item(s) will process for replacement or refund.
What is not covered by our warranty?
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(a) misuse of hardware; accidental damage; carelessness product(s) damage; shock; temperature beyond the specification of any product; faulty installation; operation; modification of goods;
(b) any misuse outside the instructions in the user manual for any specific product;
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What is the Manufacturer/Brand Warranty?
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