- 1/2/4/8 Gbps Fiber Channel auto sensing line speed
- 10Gbit Ethernet performance
- Full duplex
- Integrated FCoE and FC management
- Protects customers' FC investments without disrupting data center operations
- No need for new training or learning of new tools
- Reduces number of server ports, cables, and switch ports
- Reduces CapEx and OpEx while simplifying data center configurations
- Reduces power consumption
The HPE 2408 FCoE switch provides a reliable platform that helps reduce cable clutter, equipment acquisition costs, and operational costs associated with power consumption and cooling. The switch features a 1 U form factor and low power consumption, delivering a "greener" data center.
The HPE 2408 switch features 8 Fiber Channel ports for 8 Gbps performance along with 24 Ethernet ports for 10 Gbps performance. The 10 Gbit Ethernet ports support Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) which increases the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of Ethernet networks. These features allow support of multiple traffic classes over lossless Ethernet fabric, thus enabling consolidation of LAN, SAN, and cluster environments.
The consolidated SAN and LAN server ports and corresponding cables simplify configuration and cabling in server cabinets to reduce acquisition costs. With fewer components using power or requiring cooling, organizations can save significant operating costs as well.