How many ports are enabled on this model?

The product data states that it is a 24-port enabled switch. That makes 24 enabled ports the correct count to use for procurement records and SAN fabric planning. No additional port-interface breakdown is provided, so only the enabled-port figure should be cited.

What Fibre Channel speed class does it support?

The switch is specified as 8 Gbps. That makes the stated Fibre Channel speed class 8 Gbps, which is the only performance-related figure provided in the product data. No other speeds or throughput numbers are included, so those are not claimed.

What rack space does it require?

The product is a 1U rack-mount switch. For deployment planning, this means it occupies one rack unit of vertical space. No other physical dimensions are listed in the provided data, so 1U is the only mounting detail that can be confirmed.

Is this positioned for enterprise use?

Yes. The product level is listed as Enterprise. Combined with the Fibre Channel SAN Switch category, the 8 Gbps speed class, and the 24-port enabled design, it is aligned with enterprise storage network procurement and rack-based SAN deployment planning.

492294-001 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise 492294-001 8/40 (24) SAN Switch Power Pack

Name: Hewlett Packard Enterprise 492294-001 8/40 (24) SAN Switch Power Pack
Brand: HP
SKU: 492294-001

492294-001 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise 492294-001 8/40 (24) SAN Switch Power Pack | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise 8/40 (24) SAN Switch Power Pack is a Fibre Channel SAN switch for enterprise storage networks. It is listed as an 8 Gbps, 24-port enabled, 1U rack-mount FC switch. The product data identifies it as a network switch in the Fibre Channel SAN Switch category, suitable for storage fabric environments that require compact rack installation. The provided specifications do not include additional port interface details, performance figures beyond the 8 Gbps class, or power consumption values, so those are not stated here. For procurement teams standardizing on a compact SAN switching form factor, this model presents a clearly defined 1U deployment profile with 24 enabled ports and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel positioning under the Hewlett Packard Enterprise brand.

8 Gbps Fibre Channel switch class
24-port enabled SAN switch
1U rack-mount form factor
Enterprise product level
Hewlett Packard Enterprise brand
Fibre Channel SAN switch category

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Featuring

Power Pack Licensing
Manufacturer part #	492294-001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	8/40 (24) SAN Switch Power Pack
Series	8/40 FC SAN Switch Power Pack
Technology	8 Gbps Fibre Channel
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Part Number	492294-001
Product Line	HP 8/40 SAN Switch
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN switch
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable

Compatible systems

No explicit system or OS compatibility information was found for SKU 492294-001.

Best for

SAN fabrics
Designed for Fibre Channel SAN environments with an 8 Gbps switch class. It fits storage networking use cases where the switch is part of a SAN fabric.
Rack deployments
The 1U rack-mount format supports compact installation in standard equipment racks. This is relevant when space efficiency is important in the data center.
Enterprise storage
The product level is listed as Enterprise, making it aligned with procurement for enterprise storage network infrastructure. The 24-port enabled design supports switch deployment in larger storage setups.

Frequently asked questions

What type of switch is this?

This product is a Fibre Channel SAN switch. The provided data places it in the Network Switches, Fibre Channel SAN Switch category and identifies it as an enterprise storage networking device. The listed configuration is an 8 Gbps, 24-port enabled, 1U rack-mount FC switch.

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Installed SFP Transceivers	24 x 8 Gb SFPs included

Networking Ports & Interfaces

SFP Interface Type	SFP Fibre Channel transceiver slots
Fibre Channel Ports	40 SFP Fibre Channel ports total
Maximum Enabled Ports	24 ports enabled
Port Speeds Supported	1 Gb/s, 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel
Maximum Physical Ports	40 Fibre Channel ports
Enabled Fibre Channel Ports	24 ports enabled via Power Pack license