What is the switching capacity and latency of this SAN switch?

The non-blocking architecture delivers 32 Gb/sec full-duplex aggregate capacity across 16 ports, with fabric latency <2.1 µsec at 2 Gb/sec using cut-through routing. Maximum frame size is 2112 bytes, ensuring uncongested sustained throughput for high-demand SAN fabrics up to 4 switches.

Is the switch suitable for rack-mounted data centers?

Yes, it has a rack-mountable 1U form factor with hot-plug redundant power supplies (90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz) and fans. This design supports high availability in enterprise environments, with Gigabit Ethernet for management and optical fiber media standards.

What scalability options are available?

Scales to a maximum of 4 switches in a SAN fabric, with all 16 ports cascadable for larger topologies. Optional licenses enable trunking (up to 8 Gb/sec ISLs), advanced zoning, and upgrades to full SAN scaling, compatible with other HP StorageWorks switches.

What management and diagnostic features does it include?

Includes Web Tools, QuickLoop, Advanced Zoning, and Fabric Watch for monitoring. Centralized management maximizes admin efficiency, with support for extended fabrics and performance monitoring, using the same firmware as other HP SAN switches.

What media and transceivers are compatible?

Supports optical fiber via SFP (mini-GBIC) transceivers, including 2Gb/s Short Wave (A6515A) and Long Wave (A6516A, up to 10 km). Compatible with Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-TX) standards for robust, long-distance SAN connectivity.

361197-001 - Compaq 2/16 SAN Switch 16-Port Switch

Name: 361197-001 - Compaq 2/16 SAN Switch 16-Port Switch
Brand: Compaq
SKU: 361197-001
Price: 310 USD
Availability: InStock

361197-001 - Compaq 2/16 SAN Switch 16-Port Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks 2/16 SAN Switch (SKU 361197-001) is an enterprise-grade Full Fabric SAN switch designed for high-performance storage networking. It features 16 universal, auto-sensing ports supporting 1 Gb/sec and 2 Gb/sec Fibre Channel speeds, with full-duplex line rates of 1.063 Gb/sec and 2.125 Gb/sec. The non-blocking architecture provides 32 Gb/sec aggregate switching capacity and fabric latency under 2.1 µsec, ensuring uncongested throughput for demanding workloads. Rack-mountable design includes hot-plug redundant power supplies and fans for high availability. Ports utilize SFP mini-GBIC transceivers compatible with optical fiber media, supporting F, FL, E port types for flexible topologies. Scalable up to 4 switches in fabric, it integrates Web Tools, zoning, and management features. Ideal for entry-level to core-edge SANs in corporate infrastructures handling video streaming, OLTP, and medical imaging, offering reliable 2 Gb connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet standards.

16x auto-sensing 1/2 Gb FC ports with SFP support
32 Gb/sec non-blocking switching, <2.1 µsec latency
Rack-mountable with redundant hot-plug power/fans
Scales to 4-switch fabrics, trunking up to 8 Gb/sec
Gigabit Ethernet, optical fiber for enterprise SANs
Universal F/FL/E ports, full-duplex 2.125 Gb/sec speed

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	361197-001
Brand	Compaq
Condition	Refurbished
Model	2/16 SAN Switch
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	SAN Switch; Full Fabric
Media Standard	Optical Fiber
Management Tools	Advanced Web Tools included; Fabric Manager optional
Ethernet Standard	Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum Fabric Size	Scales to 4 switches
Redundancy Features	Hot-plug redundant power supplies and fans; hot-plug optics

Compatible systems

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Best for

Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Supports up to 4-switch scaling with 16 universal ports auto-sensing 1/2 Gb Fibre Channel, enabling flexible fabric growth for corporate storage infrastructures.
Data Center Connectivity
Rack-mountable with redundant power and cooling, plus non-blocking 32 Gb/sec capacity, ensures high availability for mission-critical storage access.
High-Throughput Applications
Delivers 2.125 Gb/sec full-duplex per port with <2.1 µsec latency, ideal for video streaming, OLTP, and medical imaging requiring sustained performance.
Edge-to-Core Expansion
SFP expansion slots and Gigabit Ethernet compatibility allow seamless integration and trunking up to 8 Gb/sec between switches for larger SANs.

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Technology Standard	10/100/1000Base-TX

Electromagnetic Emissions	EN 61000-4-4/IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT/Burst); EN 61000-4-5/IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge); EN 61000-4-6/IEC 61000-4-6 (Conducted Immunity); EN 61000-4-11/IEC 61000-4-11 (Voltage Dips)

Network & Communication

Fabric Latency	<2.1 µsec at 2 Gb/sec
Maximum Bandwidth	64 Gb/sec end-to-end
Data Transfer Rate	1.063 Gb/sec and 2.125 Gb/sec full duplex, auto-sensing
Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload

Port Types	Universal (F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port)
Expansion Slots Details	SFP (mini-GBIC)
Quantity of Network Ports	16
Quantity of Fixed Ports/Expansion Slots	16

Compaq 2/16 SAN Switch 16-Port Switch