HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-port Fibre Channel Module c-Class BladeSystem 466482-B21 Leaflet
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466482-B21
Simplify your environment. Make your data centre change-ready with
a new class of blade interconnect.
The HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel
Module is a new class of blade interconnect that sim-
plifies server connections by cleanly separating the
server enclosure from the storage area network
(SAN). It simplifies your networks by reducing cables
without adding switches to manage, and allows you
to change servers or move workloads in just minutes.
Module is a new class of blade interconnect that sim-
plifies server connections by cleanly separating the
server enclosure from the storage area network
(SAN). It simplifies your networks by reducing cables
without adding switches to manage, and allows you
to change servers or move workloads in just minutes.
With Virtual Connect, your business can reduce costs
and simplify connections to your SAN and local
area network (LAN). You can now easily consolidate
your network connections and enable your adminis-
trators to add, replace, and recover server resources
on the fly.
and simplify connections to your SAN and local
area network (LAN). You can now easily consolidate
your network connections and enable your adminis-
trators to add, replace, and recover server resources
on the fly.
The standards-based Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port
Fibre Channel Module looks like a pass-thru device
to the network, yet provides all the key benefits of
integrated switching, including high-performance 8Gb
uplinks to the SAN. The integrated design frees up
rack space, reduces power and cooling requirements,
and reduces cables and small form-factor pluggables.
Fibre Channel Module looks like a pass-thru device
to the network, yet provides all the key benefits of
integrated switching, including high-performance 8Gb
uplinks to the SAN. The integrated design frees up
rack space, reduces power and cooling requirements,
and reduces cables and small form-factor pluggables.
Key features and benefits
Ease of operation and deployment
The HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel
Module is designed for seamless operation with the
Virtual Connect architecture.
• An easy-to-use HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
The HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel
Module is designed for seamless operation with the
Virtual Connect architecture.
• An easy-to-use HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
interface with enhanced security features is ready
out of the box. The module is designed for easy
setup and management by the systems administrator.
out of the box. The module is designed for easy
setup and management by the systems administrator.
• Enclosures can be pre-configured for easy, drop-in
server installations, either locally or at a remote site.
• Servers are change ready. You can add, move,
replace, and upgrade servers without affecting
the SAN.
the SAN.
• The standards-based module is compatible with all
other N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) standards-
based switch products. This compatibility enables
high-performance, end-to-end connections with
your favourite brands of core switches.
based switch products. This compatibility enables
high-performance, end-to-end connections with
your favourite brands of core switches.
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre
Channel Module for BladeSystem c-Class
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