2/8 Power Pack provides the SAN administrator with the necessary tools to monitor the health and performance of the network, while also ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability. Available pre-configured on the switch or as an upgrade, Power Pack also provides the foundation for integration into HP OpenView Storage Area Manager (SAM), enabling infrastructure management through a single-pane-of-glass. The Power Pack tools can be ordered separately, as well.

• Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for SAN Infrastructure
  • Enables storage consolidation, simplified management of data center SAN environment
• Interoperability with the more than 1 MILLION port HP SAN Switch installed base
• Highest integration with HP Open View Storage Area Manager via:
  • SAN Switch API
  • SAN Switch element managers
  • HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager
• Highest integration with HP Open View Storage Area Manager via:
  • SAN Switch API
  • SAN Switch element managers
  • HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager
• Broadest range of compatibility with SAN products
  • Multi-vendor server and storage environment
  • Widest range of HP SAN solutions
  • Backward compatible with previously installed 1 Gb and 2 Gb SAN Switches
    

• Eight auto-sensing 1 and 2 Gb universal, self-configuring ports (F, FL, E)
• Programmable to fixed 1 Gb or 2 Gb speed
• Full 16 Gb switching capacity for un-congested fully sustained, 2 Gb full duplex throughput

• N+1 Redundant cooling fans
  
• 1 Fixed power supply.
  
• Enhanced Fault Detection Logic.
• Parity protection on all data paths and for system memory.

• ISL Trunking (optional)
  
• Hardware Enforced Zoning
  
• Frame Filtering
  
• End-to-End Performance Analysis (optional)

• Web Tools
• OpenView
• API
• IP
• SNMP

The SAN Switch 2/8 Power Pack upgrade kit includes bundled license for the following:

• ISL Trunking
• Advanced Performance Monitor
• Remote Switch
• Extended Fabric
• Fabric Watch

HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased.
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details. HP provides a one-year, hardware limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers.

In addition, available service offerings include a full range of HP Care Pack packaged hardware and software services:

• Installation
• Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
• System management and performance services
• For more information on warranty and support options, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/hps/tech/storage/supp/.
  

• Stand-alone telephone support
  
• Rights to new license version
  
• Media and documentation updates

• Installation services
  
• On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
  
• Response time upgrades during the warranty period
  
• Post-warranty coverage

Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and software services:

• Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours
• Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours
• Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
  

HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage.

• HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
• HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
• HP Care Pack services are prepaid.