481548-001 HP StorageWorks SAN Director 48-Ports 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Switch
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481548-001 Overview
The HP 481548-001 StorageWorks SAN Director is a 48-port 8Gb Fibre Channel blade switch, built for large-scale enterprise storage networks that demand ultra-high bandwidth, scalability, and reliability. It is designed as a SAN director-class switch, delivering core switching functions with massive port density in a modular architecture.With 48 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports, it supports high-speed, low-latency connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and backup systems. The 8Gb FC ports are backward-compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel devices, ensuring investment protection and a smooth transition during infrastructure upgrades.
481548-001 Technical Specifications
HP StorageWorks SAN Director 48-Ports 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Switch
Manufacturer: HP
Manufacturer Part Number: 481548-001
Port Count: 48 active Fibre Channel ports
Port Speed: 8 Gbps per port (auto-negotiates 2/4/8Gbps)
Port Type: SFP-based Fibre Channel interfaces
Switching Fabric: High-bandwidth non-blocking architecture
Throughput: Wire-speed forwarding on all 48 ports
Aggregate Bandwidth: Up to 768 Gbps (full duplex)
Form Factor: Blade switch for HP StorageWorks SAN Directors
Supported Director Chassis: HP StorageWorks SAN Director class chassis (e.g., 8/80, 8/100)
Layer Support: Layer 2 Fibre Channel switching
Latency: Ultra-low latency optimized for storage workloads
Management Interfaces: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, API integration
Management Software: Compatible with HP StorageWorks Command View and Brocade Fabric Manager
