What type of connectivity is indicated for the HP 537579-001 router?

The model name describes the device as a Multifunction 10-1GbE Base Router with 8GB Fibre Channel. This indicates that it is intended for environments that use 10-1GbE base Ethernet connectivity alongside 8GB Fibre Channel as part of the overall storage or data network design.

How should procurement teams reference this HP router when ordering?

Procurement teams should reference the SKU 537579-001 and the model description HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction 10-1GbE Base Router 8GB Fibre Channel. Using this exact SKU helps ensure the correct MPX200 variant is ordered and properly recorded in asset and configuration management systems.

Is the HP 537579-001 suitable for Fibre Channel based storage networks?

Yes, the product description includes 8GB Fibre Channel, indicating it is intended for use in storage networks that employ 8GB Fibre Channel technology. This makes it relevant for organizations designing or maintaining Fibre Channel based storage infrastructures that incorporate an HP StorageWorks MPX200 router.

What role does the HP StorageWorks MPX200 designation play for this model?

The StorageWorks MPX200 designation indicates that this router belongs to HP’s MPX200 storage routing platform. This helps align it with other MPX200 components and ensures that documentation, management expectations, and deployment patterns can follow existing MPX200 standards in the organization.

537579-001 - HP 537579-001 10-1GbE base router

Name: HP 537579-001 10-1GbE base router
Brand: HP
SKU: 537579-001

537579-001 - HP 537579-001 10-1GbE base router | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction 10-1GbE Base Router 8GB Fibre Channel, SKU 537579-001, is a network routing component designed for storage environments that use both Ethernet and Fibre Channel technologies. This model is categorized as a StorageWorks MPX200 10-1GbE base router and is suitable where 10-1GbE connectivity is required alongside 8GB Fibre Channel support. As a multifunction base router, it provides a platform for integrating Ethernet and Fibre Channel within a unified infrastructure design. The focus on 10-1GbE base networking makes it appropriate for data paths that depend on Gigabit Ethernet, while the 8GB Fibre Channel capability aligns with storage connectivity requirements. This router is part of the HP StorageWorks MPX200 family, allowing procurement teams to align it with existing HP storage networking standards. It is intended for organizations that need a defined mix of Ethernet and Fibre Channel capabilities in a single routing device.

HP StorageWorks MPX200 multifunction router
10-1GbE base router classification
Supports 8GB Fibre Channel environments
Designed for StorageWorks MPX200 family
HP-branded storage networking component
Identified by SKU 537579-001

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	537579-001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	MPX200
Series	StorageWorks MPX200
Form Factor	Rack-mountable router chassis
Intended Use	Mid-range and enterprise storage environments
Product Line	StorageWorks MPX200
Product Type	Multifunction base router
Upgradeability	Supports 1 GbE upgrade blade and additional MPX200 router blades
Spare Part Type	SPS-router

Best for

Mixed Ethernet and Fibre Channel environments
Suitable for infrastructures that require both 10-1GbE base connectivity and 8GB Fibre Channel within a single routing platform.
HP StorageWorks MPX200 deployments
Fits environments standardized on HP StorageWorks MPX200 where a multifunction 10-1GbE base router is needed as part of the storage network.
8GB Fibre Channel storage networks
Applicable to storage networks that depend on 8GB Fibre Channel connectivity and require routing through an HP StorageWorks MPX200 device.
Data centers using 10-1GbE base routing
Intended for data centers that use 10-1GbE base router configurations and need an HP-branded multifunction routing solution.
Standardized HP networking in storage stacks
Useful in storage stacks where procurement policies favor HP StorageWorks components, including the MPX200 multifunction router series.

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Base Chassis Type	10-1GbE base chassis storage router

Base Configuration	10-1GbE base

iSCSI Connectivity	Provides iSCSI connectivity over Ethernet to Fibre Channel storage

Fibre Channel Cache	8 GB Fibre Channel

Interfaces Supported	Ethernet and Fibre Channel interfaces

Fibre Channel Function	Storage router for SAN fabric extension and iSCSI/Fibre Channel bridging

Fibre Channel Link Speed	8 Gb/s Fibre Channel

Target Environment Scale	Designed for mid-range and enterprise-class storage performance

Supported Storage Protocols	Fibre Channel and iSCSI

Included Hardware (Base Chassis Family)	Chassis with MPX200 router blade, rail kit

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Network Function	Multifunction storage router for Ethernet and Fibre Channel interconnects
Ethernet Standard	10 Gigabit Ethernet capable
Powerline Port Support	Yes (powerline port listed under interfaces/ports)
Ethernet Base Configuration	10 Ethernet ports supporting 1 GbE
Ethernet Technology Standard	10GBase-T
1 GbE Ports (Base Chassis Family)	4 x 1 GbE ports on MPX200 router blade
Fibre Channel Ports (Base Chassis Family)	2 Fibre Channel ports on base router blade