Description
Fibre Channel Switching Capabilities
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch is a high-performance switch that is designed to provide reliable and efficient Fibre Channel switching capabilities. It uses Fibre Channel technology to connect servers, storage devices, and other network devices at high speeds, allowing for fast and efficient data transfer.
One of the main features of the AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch is its support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocol. This allows it to encapsulate Fibre Channel frames into Ethernet frames, allowing the switch to run Fibre Channel over existing Ethernet networks. This can help to simplify network infrastructure and reduce costs by eliminating the need for dedicated Fibre Channel networks.
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch also supports advanced Fibre Channel features such as Quality of Service (QoS), Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and Fibre Channel Routing (FCR) which allows for prioritization of data traffic, long-distance data replication and efficient data routing.
Additionally, it supports a variety of Fibre Channel speeds, including 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps, which allows for fast data transfer rates and high throughput. This makes the AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch suitable for a wide range of applications, from small businesses to large enterprise environments.
Scalability and Expandability
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch is designed to be highly scalable and expandable. Scalability refers to the ability of a system to grow and adapt to changing requirements, while expandability refers to the ability of a system to add new components or features.
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch has a modular design, which allows for the addition of new ports and expansion modules as needed. This can be done without disrupting the existing network, which helps to minimize downtime and maintain high availability.
Furthermore, the AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch supports a variety of different Fibre Channel speeds, including 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps, which allows for fast data transfer rates and high throughput. This makes it possible to add new devices and services to the network without compromising performance.
In addition, the AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch also supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and Fibre Channel Routing (FCR), which allows for prioritization of data traffic, long-distance data replication, and efficient data routing. These features help to ensure that the switch can continue to meet the growing demands of the network over time.
Management and Configuration
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch includes a variety of management and configuration options to make it easy to set up, manage, and maintain.
One of the main management tools provided with the AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch is the web-based management interface. This allows administrators to access the switch remotely through a web browser and configure various settings, such as port speed and duplex, Quality of Service (QoS) settings, and Fibre Channel zoning.
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) which allows for remote monitoring and management of the switch using standard SNMP management software. Additionally, the switch supports HPE’s San Network Advisor (SAN) which is a centralized management software that allows administrators to manage multiple Fibre Channel switches and devices from a single console.
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch also supports scripting and automation features that allow for automated configuration and management tasks, which can help to reduce the time and effort required to maintain the switch.
The AK242A HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch provides a variety of management and configuration options to make it easy to set up, manage, and maintain. The web-based management interface, SNMP and HPE’s San Network Advisor (SAN) provide a variety of options for monitoring and managing the switch, while scripting and automation features allow for automated configuration and management tasks to be performed.
General Information about the HP AK242A
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# AK242A
- Type: Networking
- Interface: Switch
Networking
- Ports Qty : 20
- Data Transfer Rate : 8.5 GBPS
- Data Link Protocol : 8gb Fibre Channel
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1u
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Al-2, Fc-Da, Fc-Tape, Fc-Vi, Fc-Sp, Fc-Ls, Fc-Mi-2, Fc-Pi-4
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp, Ssh
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Communication Mode : Full-Duplex
- Features : Full Duplex Capability, Auto-Sensing Per Device, Manageable, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (Tftp) Support
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) : 20 ( 20 ) X Sfp (Mini-Gbic)
- Interfaces : 1 X Management – Ethernet 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45 1 X Management – Rs-232 – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9)
Power
- Power Device : Power Supply – Internal
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
