HP StorageWorks DC SAN Backbone Director Switch

HP StorageWorks DC SAN Backbone Director — is a flagship controller-class modular switch (B-series) designed to provide a robust foundation for growing enterprise SANs. It offers a scalable, application-oriented approach to managing large-scale storage environments with up to 384 Fibre Channel ports in a single chassis. With a massive 6 Tbps aggregate bandwidth, the DC Backbone Director ensures high-performance connectivity for virtualized server clusters and high-density storage arrays. Featuring fully redundant, hot-swappable management processors and power supplies, it delivers the continuous availability required for mission-critical applications. Advanced features like ISL Trunking (up to 64 Gbps) and Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) optimize data flow and maximize infrastructure efficiency.

Key Specifications:

• Port Density: Up to 384 universal FC ports (8 slots for 16, 32, or 48-port blades).

• Performance: Auto-sensing 2, 4, and 8 Gbps speeds; 6 Tbps total switching capacity.

• Resiliency: Active/Passive redundant management modules; hot-swappable components.

• Connectivity: Supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL (up to 100 km) SFP optics.

• Advanced Features: FICON support, Quality of Service (QoS), and ISL Trunking.