HP 411857-001 4/256 SAN Director Switch 32-Port 4GB Fibre Channel Blade

Overview
The HP 4/256 SAN Director Switch 32-Port 4GB Fibre Channel Blade (part number 411857-001) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for demanding data centre environments. Designed as a modular blade for HP BladeSystem enclosures, this director switch consolidates up to 32 fibre channel ports into a single, space-efficient unit, providing a scalable foundation for enterprise storage networks.

Key Features

• 32 dedicated 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for maximum throughput
• Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent performance under heavy load
• Integrated management with HP SAN management tools for simplified configuration and monitoring
• Redundant power and cooling options for high availability
• Hot-swap capable blade for zero-downtime maintenance
• Support for zoning, trunking and load balancing to optimise traffic flow

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 1U blade for HP BladeSystem chassis
• Port type: 32 x LC duplex connectors
• Speed: 4Gb/s per port (full duplex)
• Switching capacity: 128Gb/s aggregate
• Latency: less than 2 microseconds typical
• Management interfaces: Ethernet (10/100/1000) and serial console
• Power: 120V AC, redundant power supplies optional
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: standard HP blade dimensions, depth 250 mm

Typical Applications

• Enterprise SAN fabrics requiring high bandwidth and low latency
• Virtualisation platforms that need fast storage access for VMs
• Database clusters and high-performance computing environments
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions with large data volumes
• Converged infrastructure deployments that integrate compute, storage and networking

By integrating the HP 4/256 SAN Director Switch into your blade environment, you gain a reliable, high-speed backbone that simplifies cabling, reduces rack space and scales with your growing storage demands.