
1 HPE StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switches
This chapter describes HPE 8-Gb SAN Switches.
Overview
Each HPE StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switch delivers ASIC technology and architecture for Fibre
Channel SANs. The 8-Gb SAN Switches are high-performance switches designed for the needs
of enterprise environments that require a high-port footprint for port aggregation. Additionally,
the 8-Gb Encryption SAN Switch provides cryptography (encryption/decryption) and data
compression capabilities, while the FCoE Converged Network Switch provides low-latency
lossless CEE ports, and 8-Gb FC ports in a single switch. The 1606 Extension SAN Switch is a
platform for FCIP, enabling the transmission of Fibre Channel data over long distances, in addition
to providing 8-Gb FC ports for switching and routing.
The 8-Gb SAN Switches satisfy demanding RAS, performance, and scalability requirements of
an enterprise switch while delivering interoperability and ease-of-use advantages. The 8-Gb SAN
Switches are the latest offering from the HPE StorageWorks family of entry-to-enterprise products.
HPE 8-Gb SAN Switch models
Models include:
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HPE StorageWorks 8/8 Base SAN Switch
—Ships with 8 ports activated and no E_Port
license. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software
components.
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HPE StorageWorks 8/8 Full Fabric SAN Switch
—Ships with 8 ports activated and includes
a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard software
components.
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HPE StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch
—Ships with 16 ports activated and includes a Full
Fabric license. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard
software components.
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HPE StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch
—Ships with 24 ports activated and includes a Full
Fabric license. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard
software components.
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HPE StorageWorks 8/40 Power Pack+ SAN Switch
—Ships with 24 ports activated and
includes a Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle
(Adaptive Networking, Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced
Performance Monitor). It also includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM
as standard software components.
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HPE StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch
—Ships with 48 ports activated and includes a Full
Fabric license. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as standard
software components.
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HPE StorageWorks 8/80 Power Pack+ SAN Switch
—Ships with 48 ports activated and
includes a Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle
(Adaptive Networking, Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced
Performance Monitor). It also includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM
as standard software components.
•
HPE StorageWorks Encryption SAN Switch
—Ships with 32 ports activated and includes
a Full Fabric license. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and EGM as
standard software components.
•
HPE StorageWorks Encryption Switch Power Pack+ SAN Switch
—Ships with 32 ports
activated and includes a Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software
bundle (Adaptive Networking, Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced
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