How many ports does the HP Brocade SilkWorm 2400 A5625-62002 provide?

According to the product data, the HP Brocade SilkWorm 2400 associated with SKU A5625-62002 is an 8 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch. This indicates that it offers eight Fibre Channel ports for connecting hosts or storage devices within a SAN topology. Capacity planning should be based on these eight available Fibre Channel ports.

How is the HP A5625-62002 categorized for procurement purposes?

The A5625-62002 is categorized under Network Switches, Fibre Channel SAN Switch, 8 Port Fibre Channel. It is specifically labeled as an HP Brocade SilkWorm 2400 8 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch. This categorization helps procurement teams correctly classify it as storage networking hardware rather than general Ethernet switching equipment.

What is the full product name of the A5625-62002 switch?

The full product name provided is HP Brocade SilkWorm 2400 8 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch, with SKU A5625-62002. This name combines the HP brand, the Brocade SilkWorm 2400 model designation, and a clear reference to its 8 Port Fibre Channel SAN switching role, giving a complete identifier for documentation and inventory systems.

Is the HP A5625-62002 a general Ethernet switch or a storage focused device?

The HP A5625-62002 is explicitly categorized as a Fibre Channel SAN Switch and is described as the Brocade SilkWorm 2400 8 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch. This indicates it is storage focused, intended for Fibre Channel based storage area networks, and not positioned as a general purpose Ethernet LAN switch.

A5625-62002 - HP SilkWorm 2400 8 ports Switch

Name: A5625-62002 - HP SilkWorm 2400 8 ports Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: A5625-62002

A5625-62002 - HP SilkWorm 2400 8 ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Brocade SilkWorm 2400 8 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch, SKU A5625-62002, is designed for Fibre Channel based storage area networking. This model provides eight Fibre Channel ports, enabling SAN connectivity for servers and storage systems that use Fibre Channel interfaces. As part of the SilkWorm 2400 family, it focuses on Fibre Channel networking, supporting environments that require dedicated SAN switching rather than general Ethernet switching. With its 8 port configuration, the switch targets deployments where compact Fibre Channel aggregation is required. IT teams can use it to build or extend Fibre Channel SAN topologies and segment storage traffic from standard LAN workloads. The A5625-62002 identification helps align this unit with procurement records and existing infrastructure documentation. This switch is positioned within the category of network switches for Fibre Channel SAN, providing a defined role in storage focused network designs.

Fibre Channel SAN switch for storage networking
8 port configuration for compact SAN fabrics
HP branded Brocade SilkWorm 2400 platform
Classified under network switches, Fibre Channel SAN
SKU A5625-62002 for precise identification
Designed for Fibre Channel based infrastructures

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	A5625-62002
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	SilkWorm 2400
Series	SilkWorm 2400
Generation	Enterprise class Fibre Channel switch
Part Class	Network switch
Technology	1.0625 Gb/sec line speed, full duplex
Form Factor	Rack-mountable switch
Scalability	Up to 239 switches can be networked together
Product Line	Brocade SilkWorm 2400

Best for

Fibre Channel SANs
Suitable for environments that require an 8 port Fibre Channel SAN switch, using the Brocade SilkWorm 2400 platform for Fibre Channel connectivity.
Lab SAN setups
Useful in test or lab environments where a compact 8 port Fibre Channel SAN switch, such as the HP Brocade SilkWorm 2400 A5625-62002, is sufficient for validation workloads.
SAN segmentation
Applicable for segmenting storage traffic in Fibre Channel based infrastructures using an 8 port Fibre Channel SAN switch within the network switch category.

Frequently asked questions

What type of network environment is the HP A5625-62002 designed for?

The HP A5625-62002 is described as a Brocade SilkWorm 2400 8 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch, placing it in the Fibre Channel SAN category. This means it is intended for storage area networking environments that use Fibre Channel rather than standard Ethernet switching. It is suitable where dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity between servers and storage is required.

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Fabric Resiliency	Self healing

Fabric Capabilities	Automatic data routing and rerouting

Full Duplex Support	Yes

Inter-Switch Networking	Supported

Switch Networking Scale	Up to 239 switches

Interconnectivity Capacity	Over 2,000 ports of interconnectivity

Networked Switches Maximum	239

Supported Device Connectivity	Heterogeneous device connectivity

Throughput per Port	100 MB/sec full duplex line speed

Networking Ports & Interfaces

USB Port	Yes
Port Type	Fibre Channel
Port Speed	1.0625 Gb/sec line speed
Console Management Port	Yes
Port Speed per Direction	100 MB/sec in each direction
Quantity of Network Ports	8 ports
Aggregate Port Performance	8 ports delivering 100 MB/sec in each direction
Number of Fibre Channel Ports	8 Fibre Channel ports
Total Interconnectivity Ports	Over 2,000

HP SilkWorm 2400 8 ports Switch