HP A7987A 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack 16x4Gb/s Fibre Channel

Name: HP A7987A 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack 16x4Gb/s Fibre Channel
Brand: HP
SKU: A7987A
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Product overview

The HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack (SKU: A7987A) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel fabric switch from the StorageWorks B-Series line, designed for entry-level to core-to-edge SAN deployments. It features 16 active ports supporting auto-sensing 1, 2, and 4Gb/s speeds with 4.25Gbps per port and full duplex throughput, delivering 128Gb end-to-end non-blocking switching capacity. SFP optical transceivers are required separately. Key management includes web tools, hardware/software zoning, and Power Pack software like Fabric Watch for fault monitoring, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced Performance Monitor. The rack-mountable 1U form factor includes one power supply. Ideal for expanding SANs in data centers, it ensures scalability, security, and performance for storage connectivity in business-critical environments, reducing management costs while supporting full fabric configurations.

16 active 4Gb/s FC ports, auto-sensing 1/2/4Gb full duplex
128Gb non-blocking switching with hardware zoning enforcement
Fabric Watch, web tools for fault monitoring & alerts
Cascadable full fabric for core-to-edge SAN expansion
1U rack-mountable with one power supply included
Power Pack: ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Perf Monitor

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	A7987A
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack
Zoning	Hardware and software enforced zoning
Port Types	FL_Port, F_Port, E_Port, U_Port (self-discovery based on switch type)
Full Duplex	Yes
Auto Sensing	1, 2, and 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
Product Line	StorageWorks B-Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Fabric Switch
Management Interface	Web management tools; Fabric Watch for fault monitoring and alerts
Fibre Channel Protocols	FC-AL Rev., Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)
Non-Blocking Architecture	Fully non-blocking with 128 Gb end-to-end switching capacity (4 Gb full duplex)

Network & Communication

Port Speed	4.25Gbps per port; 4Gb full duplex throughput
Switching Capacity	Full fabric switch; Cascadable for SAN expansion

Power Consumption

Power Supplies	One power supply included
Power Requirements	90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor	Rack-mountable SAN switch
Rack Mounting	1U footprint with rack-mounting instructions included

Interface/Ports

SFP Ports	Small-form-factor-pluggable optical transceivers required separately
Media Type	Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)
Serial Ports	1x RS-232 serial port (DB-9 connector)
Ethernet Ports	1x 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port (RJ-45)
Fibre Channel Ports	16 active ports; Supports 4Gb/s full duplex

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

Entry-Level SAN
Provides 16 active 4Gb/s ports with auto-sensing for 1/2/4Gb connectivity, enabling cost-effective SAN initiation with full non-blocking 128Gb bandwidth.
Edge Switching
Cascadable full fabric switch supports core-to-edge infrastructure, with hardware/software zoning for secure segmentation in growing networks.
Data Center Expansion
Rack-mountable design with Fabric Watch monitoring and web management tools facilitates SAN scalability without performance bottlenecks.
Fault Monitoring
Power Pack includes Fabric Watch for real-time alerts, ensuring high availability in mission-critical storage environments.

Frequently asked questions

What are the port specifications of the HP A7987A?

The HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack features 16 active Fibre Channel ports supporting auto-sensing 1, 2, and 4Gb/s speeds at 4.25Gbps full duplex per port. It provides 128Gb end-to-end non-blocking bandwidth. SFP transceivers are required separately for optical connectivity.

Does it include management software?

Yes, the Power Pack includes web management tools, Fabric Watch for fault monitoring and alerts, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced Performance Monitor. These enable single-pane-of-glass management for health, performance, security, and scalability in SAN fabrics.

What is the switching capacity?

It delivers fully non-blocking 128Gb switching capacity with 4Gb full duplex throughput across all 16 ports. As a full fabric switch, it supports cascading for SAN expansion per SAN Design Guide, ensuring un-congested performance in core-to-edge deployments.

Is zoning supported?

Yes, hardware and software enforced zoning is included, allowing secure segmentation of the fabric. This feature, combined with Power Pack tools, ensures traffic isolation and compliance in multi-tenant or departmental SAN environments.

What is the physical form factor?

The switch is rack-mountable in a 1U form factor with one included power supply. It is designed for data center efficiency, generating less heat and consuming lower power compared to larger switches, suitable for edge or core installations.

What SFPs are needed?

Small-form-factor-pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers are required separately for all ports. The switch supports standard Fibre Channel SFPs compatible with 1/2/4Gb speeds, enabling flexible media handling in various SAN topologies.

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Manufacturer part #

A7987A

Brand

Condition

Refurbished

Model

4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack

Zoning

Hardware and software enforced zoning

Port Types

FL_Port, F_Port, E_Port, U_Port (self-discovery based on switch type)

Full Duplex

Yes

Auto Sensing

1, 2, and 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports

Product Line

StorageWorks B-Series

Product Type

Fibre Channel Fabric Switch

Management Interface

Web management tools; Fabric Watch for fault monitoring and alerts

Fibre Channel Protocols

FC-AL Rev., Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

Non-Blocking Architecture

Fully non-blocking with 128 Gb end-to-end switching capacity (4 Gb full duplex)

Port Speed

4.25Gbps per port; 4Gb full duplex throughput

Switching Capacity

Full fabric switch; Cascadable for SAN expansion

Power Supplies

One power supply included

Power Requirements

90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

Form Factor

Rack-mountable SAN switch

Rack Mounting

1U footprint with rack-mounting instructions included

SFP Ports

Small-form-factor-pluggable optical transceivers required separately

Media Type

Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)

Serial Ports

1x RS-232 serial port (DB-9 connector)

Ethernet Ports

1x 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port (RJ-45)

Fibre Channel Ports

16 active ports; Supports 4Gb/s full duplex