{"product_id":"177862-b21","title":"HP 177862-B21 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Arbitration Loop 8-Port Switch Unit Only (Without Rack Mount Rail Kit) HP Part Number: 177862-B21","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HP 177862-B21 is an 8-port Fibre Channel Arbitration Loop (FC-AL) switch designed for SAN connectivity in enterprise storage environments. This unit supports up to 8 Fibre Channel ports operating at 2Gbps per port, enabling loop-based fabric topology for storage array interconnection. The switch accommodates standard Fibre Channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers and is compatible with HP StorageWorks systems, tape libraries, and arrays requiring FC-AL connectivity. Typical applications include legacy SAN configurations, tape backup infrastructure, and storage consolidation in mid-market environments. The unit ships without rack-mount hardware but can be installed in standard 19-inch racks with optional rails. Tested and guaranteed fully functional; available via quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HP","offers":[{"title":"Refurbished","offer_id":52754495045845,"sku":"177862-B21","price":492.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/4930\/9653\/files\/Racks-_26-Mount-Kit-Gen_840b38af-e0e0-40e8-b69c-23e7cb9bd651.webp?v=1764903397","url":"https:\/\/g5networkgroup.com\/products\/177862-b21","provider":"G5 Network Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}