HPE 610679-002 

MDS 8/24C Switch Fabric Module for BladeSystem

The HPE 610679-002 MDS 8/24C Fabric Switch is a high-performance storage networking solution designed for HPE BladeSystem environments. With 24 Fibre Channel ports, this switch provides fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity for SAN (Storage Area Network) infrastructures.Ideal for enterprise data centers, virtualization deployments, and high-speed storage environments, the MDS 8/24C allows multiple servers to efficiently access shared storage resources. Its advanced features, including high throughput, low latency, and zoning capabilities, ensure secure and optimized data flow across SAN networks, supporting mission-critical applications and high-performance workloads.

Features

The HP MDS 8/24C Fabric Switch delivers enterprise-grade Fibre Channel connectivity for BladeSystem enclosures. It features 24 high-speed ports, providing flexible SAN architecture to support multiple servers and storage arrays. With its robust switching capabilities, the MDS 8/24C ensures low-latency, high-bandwidth communication between storage and compute resources.This switch integrates seamlessly with HPE BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures and HPE management tools, enabling administrators to configure, monitor, and manage SAN networks efficiently. Its high-density design and advanced Fibre Channel features, such as N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and zoning, simplify network segmentation and improve overall performance. Hot-swappable modules ensure minimal downtime during upgrades or maintenance, making it a reliable choice for enterprise storage environments and data centers.

Advanced Options

The HPE 610679-002 MDS 8/24C Fabric Switch provides robust, high-performance storage networking for BladeSystem environments. Its 24 Fibre Channel ports enable multiple servers to access shared storage arrays simultaneously, ensuring low latency and high throughput for mission-critical applications.