418664-001 - HP 4/64 SAN Switch Switch

Name: 418664-001 - HP 4/64 SAN Switch Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 418664-001
Price: 310 USD
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418664-001 - HP 4/64 SAN Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switch is an enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch delivering 64 active ports with 4Gb/s performance in a compact 1U rack-mounted form factor. This switch provides 4.24 GB/s throughput and features 4 external universal SFP ports for uplink connectivity, enabling seamless fabric expansion and scalability. Equipped with dual redundant power supplies and comprehensive management capabilities including console and USB ports, the 4/64 ensures high availability and simplified deployment. The switch supports device-based routing and fabric management features, making it ideal for medium to large corporate SAN infrastructure. With hot-pluggable redundant components and no single points of failure, it meets enterprise-level availability requirements. The 4/64 delivers exceptional value as a core switch in larger fabrics or as an edge switch in enterprise SAN architectures, providing investment protection and improved total cost of ownership through efficient power consumption and reduced cooling requirements.

64 active 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports with 4.24 GB/s throughput
Dual redundant hot-pluggable power supplies and cooling units
4 external universal SFP ports for fabric uplink expansion
Device-based routing and Fabric Watch SAN health monitoring
1U rack-mounted form factor with enterprise-grade availability
Console, USB, and Ethernet management ports for flexible administration

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	418664-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	4/64 SAN Switch
Uplink Port	Yes
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Software Included	Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools, Zoning
Console Management Port	Yes

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Best for

Enterprise SAN Core Fabric
Deploy as a core switch in large enterprise SAN environments requiring 64 active Fibre Channel ports with 4Gb/s performance and 4.24 GB/s throughput for high-speed storage connectivity.
Data Center Storage Networks
Ideal for data center implementations supporting medium to large corporate infrastructure with redundant, hot-pluggable components ensuring no single points of failure and enterprise-level availability.
Edge Switch Deployment
Tactically position at fabric edges with 64 ports and external SFP uplinks to extend storage connectivity while maintaining performance and scalability across distributed storage environments.
High-Availability Storage Clusters
Support mission-critical storage clusters requiring dual redundant power supplies, comprehensive management ports, and device-based routing for optimized fabric performance and reliability.
Storage Fabric Expansion
Scale existing SAN architectures with 4 external universal SFP ports enabling inter-switch link trunking and high-speed data paths between fabric segments.

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Switching Capacity	128 Gbit/s full duplex

Power Supplies	Dual redundant power supplies

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack-mounted 1U
Hot-swappable Components	Power supplies, cooling units

Interface/Ports

USB Port	Yes
Port Speed	4Gb/s Fibre Channel; Up to 8 Gbps data transfer rate
Serial Port	1 RS-232 with DB-9 connector
Ethernet Port	1 10/100 Mb/s with RJ-45 connector
Network Ports	64 x Fibre Channel ports; 4 external universal SFP ports
Fibre Channel Speed	1, 2, 4 Gb/s auto-sensing

What is the maximum port density and performance of the HP StorageWorks 4/64?

The 4/64 delivers 64 active Fibre Channel ports, each operating at 4Gb/s, providing 4.24 GB/s aggregate throughput. Additionally, 4 external universal SFP ports enable uplink connectivity for fabric expansion. This configuration supports both standalone deployments and integration into larger enterprise SAN architectures as core or edge switches.

Does the switch support redundancy and hot-swap components?

Yes. The 4/64 features dual redundant, hot-pluggable power supplies and cooling units integrated into single FRUs. This design eliminates single points of failure and allows maintenance without service interruption, meeting enterprise-level availability requirements for mission-critical storage environments.

What management capabilities does the StorageWorks 4/64 provide?

The switch includes console management port, USB port, and Ethernet connectivity for comprehensive administration. Fabric Watch provides SAN health monitoring and fabric management. Device-based routing optimizes path selection using Fibre Channel addresses, improving performance in complex fabric environments.

Can the switch be scaled for future growth?

Yes. The 4/64 supports Ports on Demand licensing, enabling initial deployment with a subset of ports and activation of additional ports as infrastructure grows. This feature provides investment protection and reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating the need for hardware replacement during capacity expansion.

What is the physical form factor and power efficiency?

The switch is housed in a 1U rack-mounted enclosure, minimizing data center footprint. The integrated redundant power and cooling design reduces overall power dissipation and cooling requirements compared to traditional multi-unit configurations, improving operational efficiency and reducing infrastructure costs.

Is the 4/64 suitable for enterprise SAN deployments?

Yes. The switch is engineered for medium to large corporate infrastructure implementations. With 64 ports, 4Gb/s performance, redundant components, and advanced fabric management features, it serves as an ideal core switch in large enterprise fabrics or edge switch in distributed SAN architectures.

What uplink options are available for fabric connectivity?

The 4/64 includes 4 external universal SFP ports supporting flexible uplink configurations. These ports enable inter-switch link (ISL) trunking to provide high-speed data paths between fabric segments, supporting fabric expansion and multi-switch SAN architectures.

HP 4/64 SAN Switch Switch