What ports does the HP Brocade 4GB 4-Port SAN Switch have?

It features 4 external 4GB auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports and 8 internal 1-2Gb server ports connected via BladeSystem backplane. Ships with two 4Gb short-wave SFPs supporting 150m at 4Gb, 300m at 2Gb. This configuration enables direct blade-to-switch connectivity without cabling.

Is this switch compatible with HP BladeSystem?

Yes, it's a blade-embedded form factor that hot-plugs into p-Class or c-Class BladeSystem chassis rear bay, sharing power and cooling for zero footprint. Internal backplane eliminates server cabling and SFPs, integrating seamlessly with GbE2 or Cisco interconnects.

What performance specs does it offer?

Provides 4 GB/sec line speed full duplex per port, <2 µsec latency with cut-through routing, and 2112-byte max frame size. Supports Class 2/3/F services, auto-sensing 1/2/4Gb, and Brocade trunking for up to 32Gb throughput in two 4-port groups.

Does it support Brocade fabric features?

Fully compatible with Brocade fabrics, including E_Port for ISLs, trunking, Fabric Watch for health monitoring, frame filtering for advanced zoning and performance monitoring (views first 64 frame bytes), and interoperability with 4/8/16 SAN switches.

What is the form factor and deployment benefit?

Blade server embedded design plugs directly into HP BladeSystem chassis, providing zero rack space usage and minimal external cabling. This reduces costs for FC cables/SFPs, speeds deployment, and consolidates components for efficient enterprise SANs.

What optics are supported?

Ships with two short-wave 4Gb SFPs (150m at 4Gb, 300m at 2Gb, 500m at 1Gb). Optional long-wave 4Gb up to 10km available. Ports are SFP-based for flexibility in SAN distance requirements.

384968-001 - Compaq HP Brocade 384968-001 4x4GB FC Ports SAN Switch

Name: Compaq HP Brocade 384968-001 4x4GB FC Ports SAN Switch
Brand: Compaq
SKU: 384968-001
Price: 1238 USD
Availability: InStock

384968-001 - Compaq HP Brocade 384968-001 4x4GB FC Ports SAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Brocade 4GB 4-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch (SKU 384968-001) is an enterprise-grade blade server embedded switch designed for HP BladeSystem chassis. It provides 4 x 4GB Fibre Channel ports for external SAN connectivity, with 8 internal 1-2Gb server ports connecting directly via the chassis backplane. This zero-footprint solution eliminates external cabling, SFPs for internal links, and rack space needs by sharing power and cooling with the BladeSystem. Key features include auto-sensing 4/2/1Gb speeds, Brocade trunking for up to 32Gb throughput in trunk groups, frame filtering for advanced zoning and performance monitoring, and full compatibility with Brocade fabrics. Ideal for IT teams deploying small SANs or expanding fabrics in virtualized environments, it offers 4 GB/sec line speed full duplex, <2 µsec latency, and supports FL_Port, F_Port, E_Port. Deployment is rapid, plugging directly into p-Class or c-Class interconnect bays for seamless integration.

4 x 4GB FC ports + 8 internal 1-2Gb server ports
Zero-footprint blade embedded in HP BladeSystem chassis
4 GB/sec full duplex, <2µs latency cut-through routing
Auto-sensing 1/2/4Gb with Brocade trunking support
Frame filtering for zoning and performance monitoring
FL/F/E Port types for fabric interoperability

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	384968-001
Brand	Compaq
Condition	Refurbished
RMON	Supported
Syslog	Supported
Technology	Fibre Channel 4GB
Product Line	Brocade
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte Fibre Channel payload
MAC Address Table Entries	32,000
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)	Supported

Compatible systems

Compatible with HP BladeSystem P-Class servers

HP BladeSystem
Model: P-Class
Form factor: Blade
Designed for Blade P-Class Servers

Best for

BladeSystem SAN Connectivity
Plugs into HP BladeSystem chassis backplane with 8 internal 1-2Gb ports and 4 external 4GB ports, providing zero-footprint Fibre Channel without cabling or SFPs.
Small SAN Deployment
Delivers 4 GB/sec line speed full duplex and auto-sensing for 1/2/4Gb devices, enabling quick setup for compact enterprise SANs with Brocade fabric interoperability.
Fabric Expansion
Supports Brocade trunking with two 4-port groups for 32Gb throughput and E_Port for ISL, scaling connectivity to existing Brocade switches seamlessly.
Virtualized Environments
Frame filtering views first 64 bytes of FC frames for advanced zoning and monitoring, optimizing performance in high-density server virtualization.

Max Wattage	350 watts
Input Voltage	85 to 264 VAC
Power Consumption	306 watts

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Blade server embedded

Airflow	Maximum: 42 CFM; Nominal: 35 CFM
Heat Dissipation	1044 BTU/hr

USB Ports	1
Network Ports	4 x 4GB Fibre Channel ports
Fibre Channel Ports	4

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