Is the switch rack-mountable and what is its form factor?

Yes, it is 1U rack-mountable in standard 19-inch racks, with dimensions 16.87in W x 17.72in D x 1.71in H, weighing 9.4 lb. Chassis supports redundant power and cooling for enterprise data centers.

What redundancy features are included?

Redundant power supplies (100-240 VAC nominal) and redundant cooling fans ensure high availability. Operates through single failures, suitable for 50-104°F environments with 4G shock tolerance.

What is the performance and latency?

Provides 2.125 Gbit/sec line speed full duplex, non-blocking core, <2µs fabric latency with no contention via cut-through routing. Supports 2112-byte frames and Class 2/3/F services.

Can it scale beyond entry-level SAN?

Starts with 2-switch fabric scalability, upgradable to full fabric license. Supports trunking up to 8Gb/sec ISLs and interoperates with other HP SAN switches per design guide.

What applications is it suited for?

Ideal for high-throughput needs like video streaming, OLTP, and medical imaging due to 32Gb capacity and low latency. Entry-level SAN with core-edge growth via optional Power Pack features.

AA978A - HP AA978A SAN Switch 2/16V 16 Auto-Sensing 1/2Gb FC Ports

Name: HP AA978A SAN Switch 2/16V 16 Auto-Sensing 1/2Gb FC Ports
Brand: HP
SKU: AA978A
Price: 328 USD
Availability: InStock

AA978A - HP AA978A SAN Switch 2/16V 16 Auto-Sensing 1/2Gb FC Ports | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16V (SKU: AA978A) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for entry-level storage area networks with growth potential to core-edge architectures. It features 16 auto-sensing 1Gb/2Gb SFP ports, providing full 32Gb non-blocking switching capacity for sustained 2Gb full-duplex throughput. The 1U rack-mountable chassis includes redundant power supplies and cooling fans, ensuring high availability for mission-critical environments. With fabric latency under 2 microseconds and support for universal ports (F, FL, E), it handles high-throughput applications like video streaming, OLTP, and medical imaging. Scalable to two-switch fabrics, it interoperates with compatible HP SAN switches and upgrades to full fabric via license. Ideal for organizations needing reliable, low-management-cost SAN connectivity with optional advanced features like trunking and zoning.

16 auto-sensing 1/2Gb SFP FC ports, 32Gb non-blocking
Redundant power supplies and cooling fans for high availability
1U rack-mountable chassis, <2µs fabric latency
Scales to 2-switch fabric, trunking up to 8Gb/sec
Sustained 2Gb full-duplex throughput per port
Universal F/FL/E ports for flexible SAN connectivity

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AA978A
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SAN Switch 2/16V
Connectivity	Entry-level SAN with core-edge growth capability
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F

Network & Communication

Fabric Latency
Port Speed	Auto-sensing 1Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found in available sources

Best for

Entry-Level SAN
Provides 16 auto-sensing 1/2Gb ports for simple SAN deployment with 32Gb non-blocking capacity and low fabric latency under 2µs.
Core-Edge Growth
Scales from 2-switch fabric to full SAN via upgrade, with trunking up to 8Gb/sec between switches for expanding infrastructures.
High-Throughput Apps
Supports video streaming, OLTP, and medical imaging with sustained 2Gb full-duplex throughput and redundant power/cooling.
Enterprise Data Centers
1U rack-mountable with redundant fans and supplies ensures high availability in rack environments.

Frequency	47 to 63 Hz
Max Wattage	100 to 240 VAC, 0.5 A per power supply
Power Supplies	Redundant power supplies
Operational Voltage Range	90 to 264 VAC

Width	16.87 in (42.86 cm)
Weight	9.4 lb (4.3 kg)
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Rack mountable switch chassis

Cooling	Redundant cooling fans
Operating Temperature	50° to 104° F (10° to 40° C)
Non-operating Temperature	-13° to 158° F (-25° to 70° C)

Port Types	FL_Port, F_Port, E_Port
Fibre Channel Ports	16 x SFP (auto-sensing 1Gb/2Gb)

HP AA978A SAN Switch 2/16V 16 Auto-Sensing 1/2Gb FC Ports

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