low-latency fabric switching

AK242A Overview

The HP StorageWorks 8/20Q Fibre Channel Switch (AK242A) is a 1U rack-mountable enterprise-class SAN switch built to deliver robust Fibre Channel connectivity for medium to large-scale storage networks. With 16 active Fibre Channel ports supporting speeds up to 8Gb/s, it ensures high bandwidth, scalability, and backward compatibility with older 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s devices. This switch provides Layer 2 switching functions, fabric services, zoning, and advanced management options to optimize traffic flow, security, and SAN efficiency.