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The 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem is designed for those customers desiring a direct connection between each server blade within the enclosure and external Fibre Channel SAN switches, directors, or SAN controllers.

Ideal investment protection for datacenters with existing storage networking infrastructure, the HP Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module delivers up to sixteen 4Gb Fiber Optic IO connections providing a 1:1 non-switched, non-blocking paths between the server blade and the SAN. The modular design is hot pluggable and easily installs into the I/O bays of the c-Class enclosure. Installing a pair of Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Modules provides redundant paths for connection to your SAN.

What's new

Introducing the 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem. This IO module provides a direct 1/2/4Gb autonegotiated Fibre Channel link from each server blade to the SAN.

Performance
  • 4Gb per port throughput to SAN fabric
  • Sixteen Fiber Optic ports with pre-install SFPs delivered in a single IO bay form factor
  • 1:1 non blocking architecture
  • Wire speed
Management
  • No need for SAN management inside the enclosure.
  • Basic power, temperature and status monitored by the enclosure Onboard Administrator.
Options
  • The 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module is shipped as a single unit and should be ordered in quantities of two.
  • 403626-B21 Qty.1 HP 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem
  • xxxxxxx. Qty.1 HP CarePack Enhanced Warranty
  • UE603E. Qty.1 BladeSystem Enhanced Network Configuration Service
Connector devices
  • 300836-B21 Long wave 2 Gb optical transceiver- (35 km) SFP
  • A6515A Short wave 2 Gb optical transceiver- (300m) SFP
  • A6516A Long wave 2 Gb optical transceiver- (10 km) SFP
  • A7446A 4Gb Shortwave transceiver- single

Ideal environment

Ideal for...

Datacenters

  • Having existing storage network switching capacity.
  • Wanting the flexibility and investment protection in utilizing their existing SAN switches
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