Description
12-Port Stackable Configuration
The 12-port stackable configuration of the HP Storageworks SN6000 Fibre Channel switch allows you to stack multiple switches together to create a larger network infrastructure. By stacking the switches, you can increase the number of available ports without taking up additional space or consuming more power.
In a stackable configuration, each switch acts as a single entity, but operates as a single, larger switch. This allows for simplified management and configuration, as well as increased network performance and reliability. The 12-port configuration allows you to connect multiple storage devices, servers, and other network devices, giving you the ability to expand your network as needed.
Additionally, the stackable design provides increased availability and redundancy. If one switch in the stack fails, the other switches in the stack can continue to operate normally, ensuring that your network remains up and running.
Scalable and Flexible Design
The scalable and flexible design of the HP Storageworks SN6000 Fibre Channel switch allows you to easily expand your network as your storage needs grow. The switch is designed to be scalable, meaning that you can add additional switches to the stack as needed, without having to reconfigure the entire network.
This design flexibility allows you to start with a smaller switch and add additional switches as you expand your storage infrastructure, without having to invest in a larger switch upfront. This reduces the initial cost of setting up a storage network, while providing a path for future growth.
In addition to being scalable, the SN6000 is also designed to be flexible, meaning that it can be configured to meet the specific needs of your storage network. The switch supports a wide range of storage devices, servers, and other network devices, and can be configured to support different data transfer speeds, ensuring that it meets the performance needs of your network.
The scalable and flexible design of the HP Storageworks SN6000 provides you with the ability to easily expand your storage network as needed, while providing the performance and reliability that you require for mission-critical applications.
Firmware Upgradeability
Firmware upgradeability refers to the ability to upgrade the software that controls the operation of a device, in this case, the HP Storageworks SN6000 Fibre Channel switch. Upgrading the firmware of a device can provide new features, improved performance, and better security.
In the case of the SN6000, firmware upgradeability allows you to keep your switch up-to-date with the latest software, ensuring that you have access to the latest features and improvements. This also helps to ensure the long-term reliability and security of your network, as new firmware releases can address known issues and provide additional security features.
Firmware upgradeability also protects your investment in the switch, as you can continue to use it even as technology advances. By upgrading the firmware, you can take advantage of new features and improvements, without having to replace the entire device.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: HP
- Manufacturer Part Number: 617222-001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 12 Ports
- Device Type : Switch – 12 Ports – Stackable
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1u
- Ports : 8 X Sfp+ + 4 X Xpak
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp, Ftp, Tftp
- Encryption Algorithm : Ssl
- Authentication Method : Secure Shell (Ssh), Radius
Expansion / Connectivity:
- 1 X 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45 – Management
- 1 X Rs-232 – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9) – Management
- 8 X Sfp+
- 4 X Xpak
Power
- Power Device : Power Supply – Internal
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational : 83 Watt
