489865-002 HP 24-Ports 8GB Fibre Channel Managed SAN Switch

489865-002 Overview

The HP 489865-002 is a 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Managed SAN Switch designed for enterprise-class storage networking. It provides high-speed 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, ensuring low latency and high bandwidth for mission-critical applications in SAN environments.This switch offers 24 active Fibre Channel ports, each supporting 8Gbps throughput, with backward compatibility for 4Gbps and 2Gbps devices, allowing seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Its managed switch architecture enables advanced features such as zoning, fabric services, inter-switch links (ISLs), and performance monitoring, making it suitable for both core and edge SAN deployments.Designed for scalability and reliability, it supports full fabric operation, ensuring interoperability with larger SAN fabrics while providing secure and optimized data paths for storage systems and servers.