HP A7537A Storageworks 4/32 Base SAN Switch

Overview

The HP Storageworks 4/32 Base SAN Switch (model A7537A) delivers high performance, low latency connectivity for Fibre Channel networks. Designed for enterprise data centers, this compact switch supports up to four ports of 8 Gbps and thirty-two ports of 2 Gbps, providing flexible scaling options for both small and midsize storage environments.

Key Features

• Four 8 Gbps uplink ports and thirty-two 2 Gbps downlink ports
• Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent throughput under heavy load
• Advanced error detection and correction for reliable data transport
• Integrated management tools with web based GUI and CLI support
• Hot swap modular components reduce downtime during upgrades
• Energy efficient design meets modern data center power budgets

Technical Specifications

• Model number: A7537A
• Form factor: 1U rack mount
• Fabric type: Fibre Channel
• Port configuration: 4 x 8 Gbps, 32 x 2 Gbps
• Switching capacity: up to 256 Gbps
• Latency: less than 100 nanoseconds (typical)
• Power consumption: max 150 watts
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 44.5 mm height x 482 mm width x 400 mm depth
• Compliance: RoHS, FCC Class B

Typical Applications

• Enterprise SAN consolidation and virtualization projects
• High availability storage clusters for mission critical workloads
• Backup and disaster recovery environments requiring fast data replication
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments with heavy I/O demands
• Database servers, ERP systems and large scale file services that rely on low latency storage access

The HP Storageworks 4/32 Base SAN Switch offers a blend of performance, scalability and manageability that helps IT teams simplify their storage networking while preparing for future growth. Its modular design and robust feature set make it an ideal foundation for any modern data center.