Does it support fabric scaling and trunking?

Yes, it scales to a maximum of 4 switches in a SAN fabric. Trunking aggregates up to four inter-switch ports into 8Gbps logical links, load-balanced for high-bandwidth ISLs between similar 2Gb switches, ideal for joining SAN islands.

What is the form factor and dimensions?

1U rackmount chassis with dimensions 16.87in (42.86cm) W x 17.72in (45.0cm) D x 1.71in (4.34cm) H. Single power supply operates on 85-264VAC at 47-63Hz, suiting standard data center racks.

What performance metrics does it offer?

Provides 2.125Gbps line speed full-duplex, full 32Gbps switching capacity, fabric latency <2µs with no contention (cut-through), and maximum 2112-byte frame payload. Supports Class 2, 3, F services for reliable SAN operation.

What are ideal applications for this switch?

Suited for data centers, workgroups, departments with high-throughput needs like video streaming, OLTP, medical imaging. Enables storage consolidation and interoperability with >1M HP SAN ports.

Is it compatible with other HP SAN equipment?

Fully interoperable with HP StorageWorks SAN switches, including 1Gb models per SAN Design Guide. Supports full fabric for seamless integration in existing environments.

AA990A - HP AA990A SAN Switch 2/16N 16x2Gbps Fibre Channel

Name: HP AA990A SAN Switch 2/16N 16x2Gbps Fibre Channel
Brand: HP
SKU: AA990A
Price: 310 USD
Availability: InStock

AA990A - HP AA990A SAN Switch 2/16N 16x2Gbps Fibre Channel | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16N (SKU AA990A) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch featuring 16 active SFP ports supporting 2Gbps Fibre Channel speeds. It operates in full fabric mode with non-blocking architecture, providing full 32Gbps switching capacity for sustained 2Gbps full-duplex performance. Key capabilities include auto-sensing 1Gb/2Gb universal ports (F, FL, E), optional trunking for up to four 8Gbps ISLs across switches, and fabric scaling to four switches. The 1U rackmount form factor suits data centers, workgroups, and departments handling high-throughput needs like video streaming, OLTP, and medical imaging. It interoperates with over 1 million HP SAN Switch ports, enabling storage consolidation and simplified SAN management. Physical dimensions are 16.87in W x 17.72in D x 1.71in H, with single power supply (85-264VAC, 47-63Hz). Fabric latency under 2µs supports low-contention routing.

16x 2Gbps SFP ports, non-blocking full fabric
Full 32Gbps switching capacity, <2µs latency
1U rackmount, trunking up to 8Gbps ISLs
Auto-sensing 1/2Gbps universal ports (F/FL/E)
Scales to 4-switch fabrics, HP interoperable
200MB/s per port, 1600MB/s aggregate bandwidth

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Featuring

Classes of Service
Manufacturer part #	AA990A
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SAN Switch 2/16N
Technology	Full Fabric; 2Gb Fibre Channel
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Zoning Support	Hardware and software enforced zoning; HW enforced WWN Zoning (Advanced Zoning)
Management Tools	Per Switch element manager (WebTools); HP OpenView Storage Area Manager integration
Redundant Cooling	Yes

Compatible systems

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Best for

Data Centers
Deploys 16 non-blocking 2Gbps ports in full fabric for scalable SAN infrastructure, supporting trunking up to 8Gbps ISLs to join SAN islands without performance loss.
Workgroups
Provides 1U rackmount switch with auto-sensing 1/2Gbps ports for high-throughput applications like video streaming and OLTP in departmental environments.
Departments
Enables storage consolidation via interoperability with HP SAN ecosystem, using full 32Gbps capacity for intensive workloads such as medical imaging.
Enterprise SAN
Scales to four-switch fabrics with low-latency <2µs routing, ideal for consolidating storage in mission-critical setups.

Frequently asked questions

What are the port specifications of the HP SAN Switch 2/16N?

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Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload

Switch Architecture	Non-blocking

Performance Monitoring	Advanced Performance Monitor; Proactive threshold monitor (Fabric Watch)

Redundant Power Supplies	Yes

Network & Communication

Line Speed	2.125 Gbit/sec full duplex
Fabric Latency	<2 microseconds with no contention, cut-through routing
Trunking Support	Yes; up to 8 Gb/sec throughput between switches
Switching Capacity	32 Gb full duplex

Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Chassis Type	Full Fabric Switch

Interface/Ports

Port Count	16 active ports
Port Speed	Auto-sensing 1 and 2 Gb, programmable to fixed 1 Gb or 2 Gb
Port Types	F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port; self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port)
Network Ports	16 x SFP (empty); Supports 2Gbps Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel Ports	16 universal ports

HP AA990A SAN Switch 2/16N 16x2Gbps Fibre Channel