HPE 481546-001 16 Port 8 Gb Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch Module

HPE 481546‑001 SAN Director Blade Module

Overview

The HPE 481546‑001 is a blade-type Fibre Channel SAN switch module designed for enterprise storage fabrics and director-class chassis environments. It provides 16 active 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, backward compatible with 4 Gb/s devices, enabling reliable connectivity between storage arrays, servers, and backup systems. The module supports advanced zoning, ISL trunking, and fabric services for efficient and secure storage networking. It integrates into HPE B-Series SAN Director chassis, delivering centralized management and monitoring across the fabric. The blade occupies 1U of height within the chassis and has physical dimensions of approximately 17.23″ W × 1.7″ H × 17.45″ D, weighing around 17.25 lb. Power input supports standard AC ranges (85–264 V, 47–63 Hz), with typical consumption near 80 W under full load. This module is intended for core storage networks in data centers requiring high availability, scalability, and predictable performance, making it suitable for enterprise SAN deployments, clustering, or high-throughput storage applications.

Key Features

• 16 active 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports

• Backward compatible with 4 Gb/s devices

• Blade form-factor for HPE B-Series SAN Director chassis

• Supports zoning, ISL trunking, and fabric management

Technical Specifications