HThe HP 8/20q SAN Switch offers the simplest and most affordable way to share the capacity of Fibre Channel storage devices among
multiple servers. Connect as little as 2 devices or scale up to 20 Fibre Channel devices with a single switch. Mix any combination of
servers, disk storage or backup storage for maximum flexibility and investment protection. The HP 8/20q also supports legacy 4Gb and
2Gb Fibre Channel SAN devices and the ability to interconnect multiple Fibre Channel switches to expand a SAN. The HP 8/20q switch
interoperates with existing Brocade and Cisco switches making the H-Series 8/20q a valuable contributor to any SAN.
The HP 8/20q supports all of the HP Fibre Channel storage arrays and Fibre Channel backup solutions including:
P2000 Series Disk Arrays (MSA family)
P6000 Series Disk Arrays (EVA family)
3PAR Series Disk Arrays
StoreVirtual 4000 Series FC (Lefthand family with Fibre Channel connectivity)
Enterprise Backup Solutions
With the dependency on fewer storage devices in a consolidated SAN and the increasing number of virtualized servers on fewer server
hardware platforms, the need to build redundancy into your SAN is paramount. The 8/20q switches and H-Series Host Bus Adapters can
be configured as redundant fiber channel paths to reduce downtime associated with a single failed Fibre Channel component
HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch
New RoHS compliant HP Multifunction Router
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
Today's performance at affordable prices:
High performance at affordable pricing - The future is within your reach today with state-of-the-art 8 Gbps Fibre Channel
technology offering the bandwidth today that you will need for support of emerging technologies. 8 Gbps speed extends
the useful life of your purchase. Migrate at your own pace.
Enterprise-class functionality - Powerful features such as Adaptive Trunking (optimizes fabric speed), drag-and-drop
zoning, I/O StreamGuard (uninterrupted dataflow), automatic firmware notifications and downloads and non-disruptive
upgrades give you the winning edge and help you get the most out of your SAN.
Integrated end-to-end management - No need to master separate interfaces to control HP switches, HBAs and storage.
Configure and monitor them all from a convenient unified dashboard.
Simplicity at its finest:
Ease of deployment - Setting up your first SAN is now fast, easy and fool-proof. Eliminate the risk of expensive
configuration errors with point-and-click wizards. Ensure full optimization and "best practices" with minimal training and
expertise.
Application-based wizards - Application-based wizard enables your SAN to be quickly and easily provisioned based on
published best practices. Included is a Microsoft Exchange wizard sized for a variety of typical configurations as well as a
QuickSpecs
HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
DA - 12909 North America — Version 21 — May 9, 2014
Page 1
