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HP-AK242A

AK242A HP StorageWorks 8/20Q 16 x Ports Managed Network Switch

AK242A Overview

The HP StorageWorks 8/20Q Fibre Channel Switch (AK242A) is a 1U rack-mountable enterprise-class SAN switch built to deliver robust Fibre Channel connectivity for medium to large-scale storage networks. With 16 active Fibre Channel ports supporting speeds up to 8Gb/s, it ensures high bandwidth, scalability, and backward compatibility with older 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s devices. This switch provides Layer 2 switching functions, fabric services, zoning, and advanced management options to optimize traffic flow, security, and SAN efficiency.

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AK242A Technical Specifications

HP StorageWorks 8/20Q 16 x Ports Active Fibre Channel 1U Rack-mountable Layer 2 Managed Network Switch

Manufacturer: HP
Manufacture Part Number: AK242A
Type: Fibre Channel Switch
Ports: 16 x Fibre Channel ports
Speed: 8Gb/s per port (auto-negotiation with 4Gb/s, 2Gb/s)
Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
Layer: Layer 2 Fibre Channel switching
Managed: Yes
Switching Capacity: High-performance, low-latency fabric switching
Features: Zoning, NPIV, ISL trunking, fabric services
Management: CLI, Web-based tools, SNMP support
Redundancy: Hot-swappable, redundant power and cooling support
Compatibility: HP StorageWorks SAN environments
Usage: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for enterprise storage networking
Expansion: Supports cascading and integration with existing SAN fabrics

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