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QuickSpecs
Overview
custom template to create your own for fast deployment of other applications.
The 8/20q is included in an aggressively priced bundle - Ordering and deploying your first SAN couldn't be any easier or a
better value. The 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit includes everything required for a 4-host SAN infrastructure, including
8Gb HBAs, cables and SFPs--just add your choice of HP storage!
Built with the future in mind:
Scalability - Start with an 8-port switch and as your needs for FC port growth change, simply expand via four-port license
keys up to 20 ports per chassis. Then link additional switches to create a larger high-performance enterprise SAN of any
topology.
Long term value - Whether your needs involve email/database scalability, server/storage consolidation or automated
backup/disaster recovery, an HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch can provide accelerated ROI for your company.
Interoperability with HP B-series and C-series fabrics using new Transparent Routing (TR) feature enables low cost SAN
expansion with simplification of management at remote sites
Gain operationally efficiencies with unique SAN management software
Integrated end-to-end management-server to storage
Microsoft Exchange wizard eliminates user error
Drag-and-drop zoning
Adaptive Trunking
Includes IO StreamGuard
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite software (EFMS) for managing and monitoring larger SANs (optional)
Interoperability
TR - Seamless operation: HP B and C-series SANs
8/20q and SN6000 via device port -> ISL
DA - 12909 North America — Version 21 — May 9, 2014
HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch
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