Description
Performance and Reliability
The HP StoreFabric SN3000B 24/12 Fiber Channel Switch (684428-001) is generally known for its high performance and reliability. This switch provides high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) and is designed to meet the demands of enterprise-level data centers. The switch supports 24 ports of 8 Gbps Fiber Channel and 12 ports of 10 Gbps Fiber Channel, offering a scalable solution for growing data storage needs. Additionally, the SN3000B features advanced features such as redundant power supplies and cooling fans, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance for mission-critical applications.
Power consumption and efficiency
The power consumption of the 684428-001 HP Sn3000b 24/12 Fiber Channel Switch is not specified by the manufacturer. However, it is estimated to consume between 150-200 watts.
The efficiency of the switch can be calculated by dividing the power output by the power input. The efficiency of the 684428-001 HP Sn3000b 24/12 Fiber Channel Switch is not specified by the manufacturer, but it is generally considered to be high. The switch is designed to be energy efficient and to minimize power consumption while providing high performance and reliability.
High Availability and Resiliency
The 684428-001 HP Sn3000b 24/12 Fiber Channel Switch is a highly available and resilient switch that is designed to ensure maximum uptime and data availability. It features a number of technologies and features that help ensure its resiliency, including:
- Dual Redundant Power Supplies: The switch has two redundant power supplies that can be used in either a active/standby or active/active configuration, depending on the user’s preference. This ensures that even if one power supply fails, the switch can continue to operate without any downtime.
- Dual Redundant Control Processors: The switch has two redundant control processors, which are responsible for managing the switch’s software and configuration. This ensures that if one control processor fails, the other can take over without any downtime.
- Non-Disruptive Firmware Upgrades: The switch can be updated with new firmware without any downtime, which helps ensure that the switch is always up-to-date and protected against vulnerabilities.
- Advanced Monitoring and Management: The switch has advanced monitoring and management features that allow administrators to monitor the switch’s performance and quickly identify and resolve any issues.
- Fiber Channel Fabric Support: The switch supports fiber channel fabric, which is a highly resilient and redundant network architecture that helps ensure that data is always available, even if one switch or component fails.
Benefits of Using
- Scalability: The 684428-001 HP Sn3000b 24/12 Fiber Channel Switch offers scalability, allowing organizations to expand their network as their storage requirements grow.
- High Speed Performance: The switch offers high speed performance, with a maximum data transfer rate of 8 Gbps. This ensures fast data transfer and reduces latency, improving overall network performance.
- Reliability: The switch is designed with reliability in mind, with features such as non-disruptive firmware upgrades, hot-swappable components, and redundant power supplies.
- Ease of Management: The switch is easy to manage with a web-based interface and automated management features. This reduces the need for manual intervention and saves time for administrators.
- Cost-Effective: The HP Sn3000b 24/12 Fiber Channel Switch is cost-effective compared to other high-end switches. This makes it an affordable option for organizations looking to upgrade their storage network.
- Compatibility: The switch is compatible with a wide range of HP storage products, including the HP P4000 SAN solution, making it an ideal choice for organizations already using HP storage products.
- Energy Efficiency: The switch is energy efficient, reducing power consumption and helping organizations save on energy costs.
- Improved Data Availability: The switch provides improved data availability with its redundant design and support for redundant storage arrays. This ensures that critical data is always available, even in the event of a failure.
General Information about the HP 684428-001
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# 684428-001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 24 Ports
Teachnical Information
- Enclosure Type: Rack-Mountable – 1u
- Ports: 12 X Sfp+ + 12 X Sfp+ Ports On Demand
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Telnet, Snmp 3, Http, Https, Smi-S, Ssh-2
- Authentication Method: Radius, Ldap
- Features: Isl Support, Syslog Support, Firmware Upgradable
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 X 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45 – Management Serial : 1 X Rj-45 – Management Usb : 1 X 4 Pin Usb Type A 12 X Sfp+
