What type of networking technology does the HP 619779-002 use?

The HP DC SAN Director 619779-002 uses Fibre Channel networking. It is described as a Fibre Channel switch blade and a 64-ports 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN director blade, meaning all its ports are intended for Fibre Channel connectivity within a storage area network rather than Ethernet or other protocols.

How many ports are available on the HP DC SAN Director 619779-002 blade?

This model provides 64 ports, as indicated by its description as a 64-ports 8Gb Fibre Channel blade. The 64-port density is designed for director-class SAN environments where many servers and storage systems must be interconnected within a single Fibre Channel fabric using a modular blade architecture.

What is the interface speed supported by the HP 619779-002 switch blade?

The HP 619779-002 is specified as an 8Gb Fibre Channel blade. This means its Fibre Channel ports operate at 8Gb, aligning with SAN infrastructures that deploy 8Gb Fibre Channel links between hosts, switches, and storage systems. This speed is suitable for environments standardized on 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity.

Is the HP 619779-002 a standalone switch or a blade module?

The HP 619779-002 is a Fibre Channel switch blade, not a standalone fixed-form switch. It is described as a 64-ports 8Gb Fibre Channel Blade and as a 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN director blade, indicating that it is meant to be installed into a compatible director or blade chassis for operation.

For what kind of SAN deployments is the HP 619779-002 intended?

This product is categorized as a 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN director blade, which positions it for director-class SAN deployments. Its 64 ports and 8Gb Fibre Channel capability make it suitable for environments that use a director chassis architecture and need dense Fibre Channel connectivity in a modular switch blade form.

619779-002 - HP 619779-002 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel blade switch

Name: HP 619779-002 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel blade switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 619779-002

619779-002 - HP 619779-002 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel blade switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP DC SAN Director 64-Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel Blade, SKU 619779-002, is a Fibre Channel switch blade designed for director-class SAN environments. Classified as a 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN director blade, it provides a high port count within a blade form factor. Operating at 8Gb Fibre Channel speed, it supports Fibre Channel connectivity for data center storage networking. As a switch blade, it is intended to be integrated into compatible director chassis, contributing to a scalable SAN fabric. This model is suitable for environments that require dense Fibre Channel port aggregation in a modular architecture. With its 64 ports and 8Gb Fibre Channel capability, the HP 619779-002 focuses on Fibre Channel networking within storage area networks where a blade-based director solution is required.

64 Fibre Channel ports for dense SAN connectivity
8Gb Fibre Channel interface speed
Designed as a Fibre Channel switch blade
Suitable for SAN director environments
High port count within a blade module
HP-branded SAN director blade SKU 619779-002

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	619779-002
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	619779-002
Series	DC SAN Director
SAN Type	Storage Area Network director-class blade
Technology	8Gb Fibre Channel SAN
Form Factor	Blade switch module for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure
Module Type	64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Blade
Intended Use	Director-class Fibre Channel SAN switch module for enterprise data centers
Product Line	DC SAN Director

Compatible systems

Confirmed for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures; OS-level compatibility not specified for 619779-002.

HP BladeSystem
Model: c-Class enclosure
Form factor: Blade enclosure
Described as a Blade Switch module for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures for part 619779-002.

Best for

SAN directors
Suitable for director-class SAN environments that need a 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel blade for dense Fibre Channel connectivity in a modular chassis.
Blade SAN fabrics
Designed as a Fibre Channel switch blade, it fits blade or director architectures where 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity is consolidated in a single module.
Fibre Channel storage networks
Appropriate for storage area networks that standardize on 8Gb Fibre Channel links and require a high port count Fibre Channel blade.

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Product Type	64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel blade switch module

Switch Class	Director-class Fibre Channel blade

Hot-swappable	Yes

Fabric Services	Zoning, Inter-Switch Link (ISL), NPIV

ISL Trunk Groups	Up to 8 8Gb/s ports per ISL trunk

Input Power Type	DC power via director backplane

Transceiver Type	Short Wave (SW) Fibre Channel transceiver

Supported Protocols	Fibre Channel protocol (FCP)

Supported HP Platform	HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures

Fibre Channel Standard	8Gb Fibre Channel (FC)

Fibre Channel Data Rate	8 Gb/s per port

Link Aggregation Support	ISL trunking supported on 8Gb FC ports

Frame Inspection Capability	Can inspect first 64 bytes of Fibre Channel frame for advanced features

Installation Slots Supported	DC SAN Director chassis slot

Per-port Bandwidth	8 Gbps full duplex
Aggregate Bandwidth	1.024 Tbps (64 ports x 8 Gbps x 2 for full duplex)

Power Supply Method	Powered from DC SAN Director chassis power supplies
Typical Power Consumption	Approximately 250 W (module)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Port Type	SFP+ Fibre Channel ports
Port Count	64 ports
Interface Type	mini Small Form-factor Pluggable (mSFP)
Number of SFP Ports	64 SFP Fibre Channel ports
Port Connector Type	SFP transceiver slots
Management Interface	In-band Fibre Channel and director chassis management module
Fibre Channel Port Speed Support	8 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 2 Gbps auto-negotiation

HP 619779-002 64-port 8Gb Fibre Channel blade switch