Does it support high-availability features?

Yes, with dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies, three N+1 hot-swap cooling fans, field-replaceable motherboard, and parity protection on data paths. No single points of failure ensure enterprise reliability for medium/large infrastructures with redundant fabrics.

What advanced software is included in the Power Pak?

Includes Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking (up to 8.5 Gbps per trunk), Extended Fabric, Performance Monitor, hardware/software zoning, and frame filtering. These enable monitoring, high-bandwidth inter-switch links, and secure fabric management.

What is the physical form factor and dimensions?

1.5U rackmount (2.58 in/6.55 cm height, 23.06 in/58.564 cm depth) weighing 35.8 lb (16.24 kg) with dual PSUs. Includes rackmount kit for high-density deployment, fitting up to 384 ports in a 42U cabinet.

What performance metrics does it offer?

Non-blocking architecture with <2.1 µsec latency (cut-through routing), 2112-byte max frame size, 108 dynamic buffers per 4-port group, and Classes 2/3/F service. Full-duplex 2-Gbps ports provide wire-speed processing for large-scale SANs.

Is it compatible with existing SAN infrastructures?

Fully interoperable with 1 Gb and 2 Gb Fibre Channel SANs, supporting mixed environments or all-2 Gb fabrics. Meets FC standards for independent or core/edge operation, with scalability to thousands of ports.

311026-B21 - HP 311026-B21 SAN Switch 2/32 Power Pak 32x 2Gbps FC Rackmount

Name: HP 311026-B21 SAN Switch 2/32 Power Pak 32x 2Gbps FC Rackmount
Brand: HP
SKU: 311026-B21
Price: 252 USD
Availability: InStock

311026-B21 - HP 311026-B21 SAN Switch 2/32 Power Pak 32x 2Gbps FC Rackmount | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Power Pak (SKU 311026-B21) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for high-performance storage networking. It features 32 LC Fibre Channel ports operating at 2-Gbps full-duplex, enabling 64 Gbps switch throughput and support for fabrics up to 239 switches. The 1.5U rackmount form factor includes redundant hot-swappable power supplies, N+1 cooling fans, and hot-plug optics, ensuring no single points of failure for medium to large corporate infrastructures. Advanced capabilities include hardware zoning, ISL Trunking up to 8.5 Gbps per trunk, Fabric Watch, Extended Fabric, and Performance Monitor for enhanced security, manageability, and scalability. Compatible with 1 Gb and 2 Gb SANs, it supports core/edge deployments with low latency under 2.1 µsec and interoperability per Fibre Channel standards. Ideal for expansive fabrics delivering up to 384 ports in a 42U cabinet.

32x 2-Gbps LC FC ports, 64 Gbps throughput, auto-sense 1/2 Gb
1.5U rackmount with redundant hot-swap power & N+1 fans
ISL Trunking to 8.5 Gbps, hardware zoning & Fabric Watch
<2.1 µsec latency, non-blocking full-duplex performance
Supports 239-switch fabrics, up to 384 ports/42U rack
Hot-plug optics, field-replaceable motherboard for HA

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	311026-B21
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SAN Switch 2/32 Power Pak
ISL Trunking	Up to four 2.125 Gb ports per ISL Trunk; to 8.5 Gb per ISL Trunk
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Ethernet Speed	2-Gbps Fibre Channel
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)
Fabric Architecture	Full fabric architecture: 239 switches maximum

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Enterprise SAN Core
Deploys as core switch in large fabrics with 32x 2-Gbps ports and ISL Trunking up to 8.5 Gbps, supporting up to 239 switches and 384 ports per 42U rack for high-throughput storage networks.
Edge Fabric Deployment
Provides edge connectivity with hardware zoning and frame filtering on 32 LC ports at 2-Gbps, enabling secure segmentation in mixed 1/2 Gb SANs with redundant hot-plug components.
Data Center Scalability
Fits constrained spaces in 1.5U rackmount with dual power supplies and N+1 fans, delivering non-blocking performance under 2.1 µsec latency for thousands of ports in expansive infrastructures.
High-Availability Networks
Ensures uptime via redundant power, cooling, and field-replaceable motherboard, with Fabric Watch for monitoring in mission-critical environments requiring no single points of failure.

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Line Speed	1.063 Gb full duplex; 2.125 Gb full duplex; auto-sensing of 1 Gb and 2 Gb
Switch Latency	<2.1 µsec any port to any port at 2 Gb, cut-through routing
Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload
Aggregate Bandwidth	512 Gb end-to-end

Frequency	47 to 63 Hz
Power Range	100–240 VAC; 5.0 amp maximum
Power Supplies	Redundant power supplies

Depth	23.06 in (58.564 cm)
Height	2.58 in (6.55 cm) 1.5U
Weight	35.8 lb (16.24 kg) - with dual power supplies
Form Factor	Rackmount with rackmount kit

Operating Vibration	0.5 g p-p, 5 to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration	2.0 g, 5 to 500 Hz

Network Ports	32 LC Fibre Channel ports at 2-Gbps
Ports per Module	up to eight 16-port Fibre Channel modules
Network Interfaces	Dual power LC Fibre Channel

HP 311026-B21 SAN Switch 2/32 Power Pak 32x 2Gbps FC Rackmount

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