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Overview
What's New
New RoHS compliant HP SAN switches
NOTE: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive or RoHS is a directive adopted by the European Union that restricts the use of
certain hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. The RoHS compliant products
with new part numbers listed in this document are functionally equivalent to the corresponding products with old part numbers and are
fully interchangeable.
Key Features and Benefits
Offers best-in-class port density and scalability for enterprise SAN switches
Delivers full 8 Gbit/sec 1:1 performance for up to 80 ports in a single-domain, optimized 2U form factor
Increases network performance with enhanced Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking, which enables a high-speed data path up to 64
Gbit/sec
Protects existing device investments with auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec capabilities
Features Ports on Demand capabilities for fast, easy, and cost-effective scalability from 48 to 80 ports in 16-port increments
Meets high-availability requirements with redundant, hot-pluggable components, non-disruptive software upgrades, and hot
code activation for a wide range of SAN configurations
Provides Adaptive Networking services such as Quality of Service (QoS) to help optimize application performance in
consolidated, virtual environments
Leverages intelligent B-series SAN management and monitoring tools to increase operational efficiency and maximize SAN
investments.
HP 8/80 SAN Switch & 8/80 SAN Switch Power Pack+ /B-
DA - 12995 Worldwide — Version 20 — December 9, 2013
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