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Rectangular silver network switch module with twelve front ports and four expansion slots

HP

HP AG641A StorageWorks MDS 9124e 12 Port Fabric Switch

SKU CH-NNFW-5F670

A 12-port Fibre Channel switch delivering 4.24 Gbit/s throughput with four SFP expansion slots

  • 12 Fibre Channel ports for SAN connectivity
  • 24 Gbit/s data rate supports storage traffic
  • 4 SFP expansion slots add flexibility
  • Manageable switch enables fabric control
  • 5" width fits standard rack mounting

HP StorageWorks MDS 9124e Fabric Switch

This HP StorageWorks MDS 9124e is a 12 port Fibre Channel switch built for storage area networks. It delivers a data transfer rate of 4.24 Gbit/s and includes four SFP expansion slots for additional connectivity. The unit is manageable, allowing configuration and monitoring within enterprise fabrics. It suits administrators expanding or maintaining existing Fibre Channel infrastructure.

Compatibility checklist before ordering

Verify that your environment uses 4.24 Gbit/s Fibre Channel links and SFP transceivers. Confirm the switch fits a rack space of 10.5 inches wide by 14.1 inches deep. Ensure you have the required management tools for a manageable fabric switch. Buyers who need higher port speeds or different media types should look elsewhere.

What the bundle changes

The switch ships with four SFP expansion slots ready for compatible transceivers. You must source SFP modules separately to activate the 12 ports. The manageable firmware enables fabric services once the hardware is populated and configured.

How it compares

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Price $157.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAG641A
Model nameHP AG641A Cisco MDS 9124e 800-28651-01 8 Port Fabric Switch

Questions about this item

What comes with the HP AG641A MDS 9124e switch and do I need to buy SFP modules separately?

The switch includes 12 Fibre Channel ports and four SFP expansion slots. SFP transceivers are not included and must be purchased separately to connect fibre cables.

Should I choose the 8-port or 12-port version of the MDS 9124e for my fabric?

The AG641A model provides 12 active Fibre Channel ports. There is no 8-port version of this specific part number; the 12-port configuration is the only one supplied.

What does the 4.24 Gbit/s transfer rate mean for actual storage traffic?

The 4.24 Gbit/s line rate delivers up to 4 Gbps of usable bandwidth per port for Fibre Channel storage traffic, typical for 4 Gb fabric environments.

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