- HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch - Switch - 20 ports - 8Gb Fibre Channel - 1U - rack-mountable

- HP simplifies enterprise-class SANs for small and medium customers by combining state-of-the-art 8Gb Fiber Channel performance from your server to your storage with an end-to-end SAN management system. Your future is protected today with an infrastructure capable of supporting emerging technologies. The HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection portfolio makes installing your first SAN (or your hundredth) easy by automating every aspect of setup and configuration. An entire SAN may be deployed in minutes - including switch, HBA and storage provisioning. SAN novices and seasoned experts alike will appreciate the simplicity and power of the included Simple SAN Connection Manager software. It works seamlessly with both HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVA) and HP StorageWorks Modular Storage Array (MSA) storage systems, HP 8/20q Fiber Channel Switch to handle common cross-platform management and maintenance tasks quickly.