Does it support redundant power supplies?

Yes, it includes dual redundant hot-swap power supplies in a 1U rack-mountable chassis. This ensures high availability, with status LEDs for power, port status, and faults to aid monitoring.

What management tools are available?

Management is provided via Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Fabric OS. It supports multi-switch operations through EGM, ideal for enterprise SAN fabrics.

What protocols does the switch support?

Key protocols include Fabric Watch, Advanced Performance Monitor, Extended Fabric, and ISL Trunking. These enable performance monitoring, zoning, and bandwidth aggregation in multi-switch environments.

What is the form factor and mounting option?

The switch is 1U rack-mountable with an integrated chassis. It fits standard racks, providing dense deployment for data center SAN edge connectivity.

What data rate does it provide per port?

Each of the 24 ports delivers 2 Gbps full duplex with Fibre Channel Fabric switching technology. It supports low-latency operations suitable for storage networking.

316095-B21 - HP 316095-B21 Edge Switch 2/24 24x2Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch

Name: HP 316095-B21 Edge Switch 2/24 24x2Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 316095-B21
Price: 280 USD
Availability: InStock

316095-B21 - HP 316095-B21 Edge Switch 2/24 24x2Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 (SKU 316095-B21) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel fabric switch designed for Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. It provides 24 x SFP ports supporting 2 Gbps per port with LC connectors and shortwave transceivers, including 16 empty and 8 occupied ports initially. The 1U rack-mountable chassis integrates dual redundant hot-swap power supplies for high availability. Management is handled via Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Fabric OS, with support for protocols like Fabric Watch, Advanced Performance Monitor, Extended Fabric, and ISL Trunking. Status LEDs indicate port, power, and fault conditions. Ideal for multi-switch fabrics via EGM, it enables dynamic connections between Fibre Channel servers and storage devices, offering low-latency performance and scalability for entry-level to edge SAN deployments in data centers requiring robust, adaptable connectivity.

24 x 2Gb/s SFP ports (16 empty + 8 occupied)
Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies
1U rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch
Fabric OS with Advanced Web Tools & Zoning
ISL Trunking & Fabric Watch protocols
LC connectors, shortwave SFP transceivers

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Featuring

Switching Technology
Manufacturer part #	316095-B21
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Edge Switch 2/24
Status LEDs	Port status, power, and fault indicators
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	Fibre Channel Fabric Switch
Redundancy Features	Automatic health checks of redundant field replaceable units (FRUs)
Supported Protocols	Fabric Watch; Advanced Performance Monitor; Extended Fabric; ISL Trunking
Management Interface	Advanced Web Tools; Advanced Zoning; Fabric OS

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

SAN Edge Deployment
Provides 24 x 2Gb/s SFP ports for connecting servers to storage at the fabric edge. Supports ISL Trunking and multi-switch operations via EGM for scalable SAN expansion.
Data Center Fabric
1U rack-mountable with dual redundant hot-swap power supplies ensures high availability. Fibre Channel Fabric technology delivers low-latency 2 Gbps connectivity.
Enterprise Storage Networking
Advanced Web Tools and Fabric OS enable zoning and performance monitoring. Protocols like Fabric Watch and Extended Fabric support reliable multi-switch fabrics.
Legacy SAN Upgrade
24 LC SFP ports with shortwave transceivers suit short-range links. Status LEDs for port/power/fault simplify monitoring in established environments.

Frequently asked questions

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Multi-Protocol Support	iSCSI and FCIP support via SR2122-2 storage router

Data Rate	2 Gbps per port; Supports ISL Trunking

Power Supplies	Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies

Rack Units	1 U
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Mounting Type	Integrated rack-mountable chassis

Interface/Ports

Port Type	LC connectors; Shortwave SFP transceivers
Network Ports	24 x SFP ports (16 empty + 8 occupied); 2Gb/s Fibre Channel
Port Negotiation	Auto-negotiate signaling
Fibre Channel Ports	8 to 24 ports (configurable)
Connectivity Support	Fibre Channel loop connectivity
Port Expansion Capability	Flexport non-disruptive port expansion

HP 316095-B21 Edge Switch 2/24 24x2Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch