E7Y73C HP 42-Ports 16Gbps Manageable Rack-mountable with Gigabit QSFP+/SFP+ Extension Switch
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E7Y73C Overview
The HP E7Y73C 42-Port 16Gbps Fibre Channel Extension Switch is an enterprise-class, rack-mountable SAN networking device designed to deliver high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity with advanced extension capabilities for data center environments. It features 42 active 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports, supporting line-rate throughput across all ports while maintaining backward compatibility with 8Gbps and 4Gbps Fibre Channel devices.This switch is optimized for long-distance replication, disaster recovery, and multi-site SAN connectivity, leveraging QSFP+ and SFP+ extension interfaces to provide scalable inter-switch links (ISLs) and robust bandwidth aggregation. The inclusion of Gigabit-class QSFP+/SFP+ uplink and extension ports enables it to connect seamlessly to core fabrics or extend storage networks over metro and wide-area networks, making it ideal for organizations with distributed storage infrastructures.
E7Y73C Technical Specifications
HP 42-Ports 16Gbps Manageable Rack-mountable with Gigabit QSFP+/SFP+ Extension Switch
Manufacturer Part Number:E7Y73C
Brand Name:HP
Product Type:Fibre Channel Extension Switch
Number of Ports:42
Port Type:SFP+/QSFP+
Port Speed:16Gbps per port
Aggregate Bandwidth:Up to 672Gbps
Data Transfer Rate:1600 MB/s per port
Form Factor:Rack-Mountable
Rack Unit:1U
Switching Fabric:Non-blocking architecture
Expansion:Supports SFP+ and QSFP+ modules
Management:CLI, SNMP, Web Tools, HP Intelligent Management Center
Fabric Services:Advanced zoning, trunking, fabric watch
Security:Role-based access, encryption support
Redundancy:Hot-swappable fans and dual power supplies
Power Supply:Redundant AC power options
Cooling:Front-to-Back airflow
Latency:Ultra-low optimized for long-distance SAN extension
Scalability:Supports extension of large-scale SAN fabrics
Compatibility:HP 3PAR, XP, EVA, StoreServ, and third-party arrays
Application:Designed for data center SAN extension and replication
Performance:High throughput, optimized for remote data protection
Reliability:Carrier-class fault tolerance
Environmentally Friendly:Yes
Certification:RoHS Compliant
Operating Temperature:10°C – 40°C
