General InformationManufacturer: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseManufacturer
Part Number: AW564AManufacturer
Website Address:
http: //www. hpe.
comBrand Name: HPE
Product Name: MDS 8/24c BladeSystem Fibre
Channel SwitchMarketing Information: The Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class delivers an embedded option for HP BladeSystem c-Class customers deploying storage area networks in their enterprise. The integrated design frees up rack space, enables a reduction of components, and utilizes shared power and cooling within the BladeSystem enclosure resulting in space and cost savings. The Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch supports VSAN, an industry standard for fabric virtualization enabling more efficient network use. The N-Port Virtualizer FlexAttach mode streamlines the infrastructure by reducing the number of domains to manage while enabling the ability to add or move servers without impacting the SAN. Advanced traffic management features optimize the fabric. Management is simplified with a broad range of integrated tools and switch management is integrated with HP BladeSystem management creating a unique and tightly integrated experience for server and storage administrators.
Product Type: Fibre Channel SwitchInterfaces/PortsNumber of Fibre
Channel Ports: 24Media
& PerformanceData Transfer Rate: 8 Gbit/sI/O ExpansionsNumber of Total
Expansion Slots: 1Expansion
Slot Type: SFP+Physical
CharacteristicsForm Factor: Plug-in
ModuleHeight: 1.3"W
idth: 7.8"D
epth: 11"Weight
(Approximate): 2.50 lb