HPE 492290-003 

8/8 Base (0) E-Port Enabled Fibre Channel SAN Switch

The HPE 492290-003 8/8 Base (0) E-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switchis a compact, high-performance Fibre Channel SAN Switch switchdesigned for enterprise storage networks. Featuring eight 8 Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports in a 1U rackmount form, it delivers reliable connectivity with low fabric latency (~700 ns) and support for QoS and Class of Service features. Ideal for connecting servers and storage arrays in SAN environments, this switch supports advanced Fibre Channel protocols and provides secure, manageable connectivity via SNMP and Telnet, with radius-based authentication support. It’s designed for organizations looking to optimize SAN performance while maintaining flexibility and control.

Features

The HPE 492290-003 SAN Switch integrates seamlessly into enterprise storage environments where space, performance, and reliability are critical. Its compact rack-mountable design (1U height) enables easy deployment in dense server racks. The switch offers eight 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports via SFP+ modules, and supports up to 16 ports on demand—providing scalable expansion when needed. Performance-wise, the switch boasts a fabric latency of approximately 700 nanoseconds and supports a maximum frame size of up to 2,112 bytes, ensuring efficient, low-latency data transfer for storage traffic. It also supports a wide range of Fibre Channel standards and protocols—such as FC-PH, FC-SW, FC-AL, and related layers—ensuring broad compatibility with enterprise SAN components. Additional features like firmware upgradability, Quality of Service (QoS), and Class of Service (CoS) allow for traffic optimization and prioritization across the Fibre Channel SAN Switch. 

Advanced Options

On the management front, the switch can be configured and monitored Fibre Channel SAN Switch via industry-standard protocols like SNMP and Telnet, and supports RADIUS-based authentication for secure access control—making administration straightforward and secure across diverse infrastructure deployments. Constructed to support mission-critical SAN infrastructures, the HPE 492290-003 Fibre Channel SAN Switchoffers sturdy reliability and consistent performance. The low-latency switching design ensures that data flows are efficient and predictable, crucial for high-IOPS and low-latency storage applications.