DS-DSGGD-AC - HP 2GB 8-Port Entry Level San Switch 2/8-El

The StorageWorks San Switch 2/8-EL is the next generation entry level 8 port fibre channel SAN fabric switch featuring 2Gb transfer speed and the optional ability to trunk or aggregate the throughput of up to four inter switch ports. The SAN Switch 2/8-EL will scale to a maximum fabric configuration of 4 switches (Any combination of 1 Gb/s and/or 2 Gb/s with the appropriate firmware). It also features the new, optional SFP connectors which allow for higher port density then was available using GBICs. The higher speed coupled with the optional trunking feature will allow users to install cost effective small SANs. The increased performance of these switches is also appropriate where high throughput needs exist such as video streaming, intensive On-Line Transaction Processing (OLTP), and medical imaging. The SAN Switch 2/8-EL combines 1 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s fibre channel throughput with new features that greatly enhance switch operation.