Description
Fibre Channel Switching
Fibre Channel switching is a technology used in storage area networks (SANs) to provide high-speed data transfer between storage devices and servers. A Fibre Channel switch is a networking device that allows multiple devices to communicate with each other through Fibre Channel connections, which are high-speed, dedicated connections that provide low-latency and high-bandwidth data transfer.
Fibre Channel switches provide several benefits over other types of networking technologies, including improved performance, increased reliability, and simplified management. They also support advanced features such as zoning, LUN masking, and Quality of Service (QoS), which allow administrators to segment and manage storage traffic, prioritize critical data, and ensure predictable performance for storage applications.
The HPE Q1H71A StoreFabric SN 3600B 32GB 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch that provides fast and reliable data transfer for your storage network. With its support for 16/32/128Gbps Fibre Channel and its 32GB of buffer memory, this switch provides ample connectivity options and eliminates bottlenecks, ensuring smooth and efficient data transfer even in demanding storage environments.
Maximize Data Transfer Speeds
Maximizing data transfer speeds is crucial in storage area networks (SANs), as it directly impacts the performance of storage-related applications. There are several ways to maximize data transfer speeds in a Fibre Channel network, including:
- Using high-speed Fibre Channel connections: The HPE Q1H71A StoreFabric SN 3600B 32GB 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch supports 16/32/128Gbps Fibre Channel, providing fast and reliable data transfer for your storage network.
- Increasing buffer memory: The switch includes 32GB of buffer memory, which helps to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure smooth data transfer, even in demanding storage environments.
- Implementing Quality of Service (QoS): QoS allows administrators to prioritize critical data and ensure predictable performance for storage applications.
- Segmenting storage traffic: Features such as zoning and LUN masking allow administrators to segment storage traffic and manage it more effectively, ensuring that the storage network operates efficiently.
- Regular maintenance and optimization: Regular maintenance and optimization can help to identify and resolve issues that may impact performance, ensuring that the storage network operates at peak performance.
Advanced Management Features
Advanced management features are important for efficiently and effectively managing storage area networks (SANs). The HPE Q1H71A StoreFabric SN 3600B 32GB 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch provides several advanced management features that help administrators to simplify management and configuration, monitor network performance, and ensure secure and reliable operations. Some of the advanced management features of this switch include:
- Management Software: The switch comes with HPE’s StoreFabric Manager, which provides a centralized management platform for your storage network. It allows administrators to monitor network performance, configure switches, and manage firmware upgrades.
- Web Management Interface: The switch includes a web-based management interface that provides an easy-to-use and intuitive interface for managing the switch.
- Performance Monitoring: The switch provides real-time performance monitoring, allowing administrators to monitor switch performance and identify bottlenecks in the network.
- Security Features: The switch includes security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and support for Fibre Channel Security Protocols (FC-SP), ensuring that data is protected against unauthorized access.
- Auto-Negotiation and Auto-Sensing: The switch supports auto-negotiation and auto-sensing, allowing it to automatically configure itself for optimal performance and compatibility with other devices in the network.
General Information about the HPE Q0U55B
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# Q1H71A
- Device Type : Switch – 24 Ports – Managed
Technical Information
- Enclosure Type : Rack-mountable 1u
- Subtype : Fibre Channel
- Ports : 24 X 32gb Fibre Channel Sfp+
Performance
- Aggregate Bandwidth: 768 Gbps
- Capacity : Maximum Frame Size: 2112
Management and Protocol
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Snmp 3, Http, Ssh, Cli
- Encryption Algorithm : Ssl
- Authentication Method : Radius, Tacacs+, Secure Shell V.2 (ssh2), Dh-chap, Fcap
- Features : Full Duplex Capability, Quality Of Service (qos), Class Of Service (cos), Ingress Rate Limiting, Traffic Isolation Zones
- Status Indicators : Power, Status
Connectivity
- Interfaces :
- 24 X 32gb Fibre Channel Sfp+
- 1 X Console 1 X Usb
Power
- Power Device : Internal Power Supply
- Installed Qty : 1
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- Features : Rear-to-front Airflow
