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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: A7985A
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP A7985A Sw 4/16 SAN with Pp is a high-performance storage area network (SAN) switch designed for demanding data centre environments. With sixteen 4Gb Fibre Channel ports, this compact unit delivers low latency and reliable connectivity for servers, storage arrays and virtualised workloads. Built on HP''s proven architecture, the switch provides advanced management features, seamless integration with existing HP infrastructure and optional power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support for simplified cabling.
Key Features
- Sixteen 4Gb Fibre Channel ports in a compact chassis
- Integrated PoE capability for powering edge devices
- Non-stop forwarding architecture for uninterrupted data flow
- Comprehensive management via web GUI, CLI and SNMP
- Redundant power supplies and hot-swap fan modules
- Support for zoning, trunking and fabric services
Technical Specifications
- Model number: A7985A
- Port type: 4Gb Fibre Channel (SFP)
- Total ports: 16 (full duplex)
- Switching capacity: 64 Gbps
- Latency: < 2 microseconds
- Power input: 100-240 V AC, dual redundant supplies
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.3 in x 17.5 in x 16.0 in
- Weight: approx 12 lbs
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centre SAN fabrics requiring high bandwidth and low latency
- Virtualisation platforms that need fast, reliable storage connectivity
- High-performance computing clusters with intensive I/O demands
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions where data integrity is critical
- Converged infrastructure deployments that combine compute, storage and networking
This HP SAN switch delivers the performance, reliability and manageability needed to support modern workloads while simplifying cabling with its PoE option. Whether you are building a new fabric or expanding an existing environment, the A7985A provides a solid foundation for scalable, mission-critical storage networks.