The HP A727A is a 40-port Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise storage networking environments. This mid-range fabric switch supports high-speed connectivity across multiple servers and storage arrays, with port density optimized for medium to large data center deployments. The unit includes mounting rails for standard rack installation and is typically configured with 4Gb or 8Gb Fibre Channel ports, though port speed varies by configuration. The 9140 platform is compatible with HP ProLiant servers and 3PAR storage systems, making it well-suited for virtualized environments, backup infrastructures, and consolidated SAN fabrics. Throughput and switching fabric capacity support simultaneous multi-port communication with minimal latency, standard for its generation of enterprise-class switches.
Common use cases include mid-market data centers requiring redundant fabric connectivity, disaster recovery networks, and environments consolidating multiple storage arrays. The A727A integrates with existing Brocade or QLogic director-class fabrics and supports standard SAN management tools.
This unit has been tested and guaranteed fully functional. Available via quote.
