What product category is listed for this chassis?

The category is listed as Network Switches, Chassis, 2/64 core, 64-port SFP. This is the only category detail provided, so it should be used for catalog filtering and product grouping without adding unsupported interface or speed claims.

What is the product level?

The product level is Enterprise. That designation is part of the provided product data and can be used to place the chassis in enterprise purchasing workflows and inventory classifications.

Which brand is specified?

The specified brand is HP. Combined with the model name StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis and SKU 254508-B21, this gives a complete identifier for procurement and catalog matching.

What identifier should buyers use for internal records?

Use SKU 254508-B21 for internal records and ordering references. The product data also includes the HP brand and StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis model name, which can be paired with the SKU for exact item identification.

254508-B21 - HP 254508-B21 StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis

Name: HP 254508-B21 StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis
Brand: HP
SKU: 254508-B21

254508-B21 - HP 254508-B21 StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis | US IT Hardware

Product overview

HP StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis is an enterprise network switch chassis in the StorageWorks 2/64 core, 64-port SFP category. It is identified by SKU 254508-B21 and the model name StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis. The provided product data classifies it as a chassis-based network switch for enterprise environments. No additional port counts, speeds, interface details, or feature claims are included in the supplied specifications, so procurement planning should rely only on the confirmed product type and category designation. This makes it suitable for buyers who need a clearly identified HP StorageWorks chassis entry for core switch sourcing, asset standardization, or catalog matching within an enterprise network infrastructure.

HP StorageWorks model, SKU 254508-B21
2/64 core chassis classification
64-port SFP category
Enterprise product level
Network switch chassis form
HP brand identification

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	254508-B21
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis
Series	HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64
Chassis	2/64 chassis
Rack Units	14U enclosure
Fabric Type	Fibre Channel SAN fabric switch
Form Factor	Modular core Fibre Channel switch chassis
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	Network switch chassis

Compatible systems

Confirmed as an HP StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis with 64 SFP ports.

HP StorageWorks
Model: 2/64 Core Switch Chassis
Confirmed only at the chassis level from retailer pages.

Best for

Core switching
Suitable for procurement records that need an HP StorageWorks core switch chassis identified as 2/64. The category specifies a 64-port SFP core chassis design.
Enterprise networks
Fits enterprise network inventories where the product level is listed as Enterprise. The supplied data identifies it as a network switch chassis.
Catalog matching
Useful for SKU-based sourcing and asset catalog alignment using 254508-B21. The model name and category are both explicitly provided for matching.

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Rack Mounting	Rack-mountable enclosure

Typical Use Case	High-performance switch for large Storage Area Networks

Switch Scalability	Provides 32 to 128 ports (a 128-port configuration consists of two 64-port switches)

Switch Architecture	Core Fabric Switch for large SANs

Fibre Channel Line Speed	1.063 Gb/s full duplex and 2.125 Gb/s full duplex

Fibre Channel Technology	2 Gb Fibre Channel with auto-sensing 1 Gb and 2 Gb port speeds

Inter-Switch Link Support	Cascading support for building core SAN fabrics

Internal Fabric Speed Support	Supports speed matching between 1 Gb and 2 Gb ports

Supported Fibre Channel Speeds	1 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s per port

Lifecycle Status	Product listed as obsolete and no longer available for sale

Power Supply Type	Modular hot-swappable AC power supply for Core Switch 2/64 chassis
Supported Power Supply Option	Compatible with HP 1000W Power Supply for Core Switch 2/64

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	64 ports
Port Type	SFP
Switch Management Role	Operates as a core switch within HP StorageWorks SAN environments
Port Speed Auto-sensing	Auto-sensing of 1 Gb and 2 Gb port speeds and optionally programmable to fixed port speed
Fibre Channel Port Technology	2 Gb Fibre Channel ports using SFP optical transceivers
Fibre Channel Port Duplex Mode	Full duplex operation at 1.063 Gb/s and 2.125 Gb/s

HP 254508-B21 StorageWorks 2/64 Core Switch Chassis