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HPE 6Gb SAS BL Switch - switch - 8 ports - plug-in module
Part Code:
BK763A
HPE 6Gb SAS BL Switch - Switch - 8 x SAS - plug-in module - for HPE D3600, D3610, D3700, D3710; BLc3000 Enclosure; Modular Smart Array P2000 G3
Key Selling Points
- Enables servers within the c-Class BladeSystem enclosure to share storage on an P2000 G3 SAS array system, without the need for an external SAN infrastructure. Increases storage utilization, flexibility, and enables full virtualization without a SAN.
- Centralizes control and reduces storage management cost. Management tools and software included in the price.
- Redundant SAS switches are active, if one fails the second takes over the entire workload.
The HPE 6Gb SAS BL Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures is an integral part of HPE direct connect SAS storage, enabling a shared SAS storage solution. The SAS architecture combines a P711m, P712m (with cache module), P721m or P731m HPE Smart Array Controller in each server and the 6Gb SAS BL switches connected to supported HPE storage enclosures for SAS storage. The 6Gb SAS BL Switch contains an embedded Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) GUI & CLI interface used to zone, monitor, and update SAS fabric devices.
- More External Storage for c-Class Enclosures
Enables servers within the c-Class BladeSystem enclosure to share storage on an P2000 G3 SAS array system, without the need for an external SAN infrastructure. Increases storage utilization, flexibility, and enables full virtualization without a SAN.
Or use the flexible SAS architecture for cost-effective in-rack zoned storage using the MDS600 or D6000. MDS600 or D6000 drives are assigned to specific blade servers so they appear as local storage to that server.
Dual Domain direct attached SAS architecture supported with MDS600, D6000, D2000 or D3000.
6 Gb/s SAS performance, without the infrastructure expense. Not all data requirements need the top performance and availability of a backend Fibre Channel SAN. - Simplified Management
Centralizes control and reduces storage management cost. Management tools and software included in the price.
Use the Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) 6Gb/s SAS BL switch to dynamically assign drives to each BladeSystem server, on the fly, without complex configuration or re-cabling. - Highly Available, Cost-effective External Storage
Redundant SAS switches are active, if one fails the second takes over the entire workload.
- (1) 6Gb SAS Switch for BladeSystem
Tech Specs
Product Type
Switch
Weight
2.4 kg
Network Ports Qty
8
Model
HPE
Model
6Gb SAS BL Switch
Brand
HPE
Packaged Quantity
1
Form Factor
Plug-in module
Networking / Subtype
SAS
Product Faqs
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How long does it take for delivery?Question by: C Smith on 2021-06-11
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Is this product brand new?Question by: G Clarkson on 2021-08-15
The vast majority of the items we sell are brand new, but we sometime have other product grades available, which provide a great solution for those businesses that are perhaps on a tighter budget. You can see the condition or grade of stock for every product featured on our website. The condition is shown on the top right-hand side of each product page.
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Why is this product much cheaper than I've seen elsewhere?Question by: H Anderson on 2022-02-10
Our expertise with the leading technology manufacturers such as Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft allows us to source the most popular products at the best possible prices and pass those saving onto you. As well as special deals and exclusive products, we can often command volume related discounts because we buy and hold physical stock unlike many of our competitors.
Answer by: admin on 2022-02-10 -
What is your returns policy for this product?Question by: D Jones on 2022-03-13
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Answer by: admin on 2022-03-13