The highly available HP StorageWorks SAN switch 2/16V offers 2 Gb connectivity for an entry-level storage area network (SAN) and the ability to grow to a core-to-edge infrastructure. The simplicity and ease-of-use advantages of the SAN switch 2/16V can help increase administrator productivity and lower the cost of management. It delivers 16 high performance Auto Sensing 1 and 2 Gb Fibre Channel ports. Its storage networking features include redundant power supplies and cooling, making it ideal for supporting corporate infrastructure implementations. The SAN switch 2/16V scales to a maximum fabric configuration of two switches and can be upgraded to a 4-switch limit or to a SAN switch 2/16n to scale to full SAN configurations. Small-form-factor-pluggable optical transceivers (SFPs) must be ordered separately.

An extensive portfolio of flexible network connectivity solutions that: Scale from entry level (or SMB) to enterprise; Respond quickly to growth and change; Deliver performance, reliability and value; Provide high availability to meet escalating business continuity and service level requirements; Deliver open, standards-based interoperable solutions; Enable choice
In the connected world of 21st century business, a manageable, secure network isn’t optional - it’s a core requirement of every serious organisation’s infrastructure. For every internet, intranet and extranet the possibility of security lapses exists. ProCurve switches feature built-in security capabilities for safe, e-commerce communications throughout the network. Sensitive information can be shielded and protected for complete peace of mind. Plus with ProCurve policy-based management, the administration of security procedures is simpler than ever. Embedded intelligence, which examines the network, finds problems, automatically fixes what it can, and informs the IT administrator of problems that require their attention, is typical of HP’s proactive approach to networking.

• New high availability feature for value/entry switch: Consistent firmware version from entry to enterprise; Hot code activation

• Ability to upgrade from base configuration to power pack

• Ability to upgrade from 2-switch limit to 4-switch limit, to full fabric

• Easily integrated into core to edge SAN Switch configurations

• Fully integrated with all HP solutions and products