What is the port configuration of the HP Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch?

It features 24 ports enabled: 16 internal ports connecting to BladeSystem c-Class server bays and 8 external ports for SAN fabric uplinks. Includes 4 short-wave 4Gb SFPs, with external ports auto-sensing 1-4Gb speeds for flexible integration.

What speed does the Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch support?

Each port operates at 4 Gbps Fibre Channel speed, providing up to 4 GB/sec line rate in aggregated configurations. Optical fiber media ensures reliable, high-throughput performance for enterprise storage networks.

Is this switch compatible with HP BladeSystem?

Yes, designed as a BladeSystem module for c-Class enclosures, with 16 internal ports dedicated to blade servers. Rack-mountable form factor integrates directly, powered by enclosure supply, no external power needed.

What management options are available?

Includes WebTools for browser management, Zoning license for VSANs, and Full Fabric for scalable topologies. Supports console, USB, and uplink ports; manageable via standard Brocade tools without modular expansion.

What licenses come with AE372A?

Ships with WebTools, Zoning, and Full Fabric licenses pre-installed, enabling advanced features like fabric-wide zoning and web-based configuration out-of-the-box for immediate SAN deployment.

Can it connect to existing SAN fabrics?

Yes, 8 external 4Gb auto-sensing ports support trunking and ISL connections to Brocade directors or other switches, ensuring seamless expansion of 1-4Gb Fibre Channel fabrics in data centers.

AE372A - HP 4/24 SAN Switch BladeSystem Switch

Name: AE372A - HP 4/24 SAN Switch BladeSystem Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AE372A
Price: 98 USD
Availability: InStock

AE372A - HP 4/24 SAN Switch BladeSystem Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch (SKU: AE372A) is an enterprise-level Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It features 24 ports enabled, with 16 internal ports connecting to blade servers and 8 external ports for SAN fabric integration, supporting 4 Gbps per port over optical fiber. This BladeSystem module provides rack-mountable form factor, powered by the enclosure's power supply. Key capabilities include WebTools and Zoning licenses for simplified management, plus Full Fabric licensing for scalable SAN topologies. It employs auto-sensing technology on external ports for 1-4Gb compatibility, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Ideal for data centers requiring reliable, high-speed storage connectivity, it supports trunking and embedded management via console, USB, and uplink ports. This switch enhances storage agility in virtualized environments, reducing latency and boosting throughput for mission-critical applications.

24 ports: 16 internal for blades, 8 external for SAN
4 Gbps per port Fibre Channel over optical fiber
BladeSystem c-Class rack-mountable module
Auto-sensing 1-4Gb on external ports
WebTools, Zoning, Full Fabric licenses included
Trunking support for aggregated bandwidth

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AE372A
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	4/24 SAN Switch BladeSystem
Fabric Watch	SAN health monitoring with automatic fault detection
NPIV Support	N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) standards enabled
Product Line	Brocade
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Media Standard	Optical Fiber
Frame Filtering	Supports first 64-bytes Fibre Channel frame viewing
Ethernet Standard	Fibre Channel

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Designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class environments

HP BladeSystem
Model: c-Class
Form factor: Blade
Embedded interconnect for BladeSystem chassis

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Data Center SAN
Provides 24 ports at 4 Gbps for connecting BladeSystem servers to external SAN fabrics, enabling high-throughput storage access with 16 internal and 8 external ports.
Virtualized Environments
Supports zoning and full fabric licensing for scalable SAN topologies, integrating seamlessly with 4Gb auto-sensing ports to handle virtual machine storage demands.
Enterprise Storage Networking
Rack-mountable BladeSystem module delivers reliable Fibre Channel over optical fiber, with trunking for aggregated bandwidth in high-density server deployments.
BladeServer Infrastructure
Embeds 24-port switch directly in c-Class enclosures, powered by system supply, reducing cabling and simplifying management via WebTools.

Trunk Groups	Two 4-port trunk groups for up to 32 Gbps throughput
Load Balancing	Connections load-balanced across trunk group links

Port Speed	4 Gbps per port
Fixed Ports	24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 external)
External Ports	8
Internal Ports	16
Expansion Slots	24
Included SFP Transceivers	4 short wave 4Gb SFPs

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