• HPE S5A94A 24-port 64G Fibre Channel switch with 8 enabled ports
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HPE S5A94A | 24-port 64G Fibre Channel switch (8 ports enabled) | includes 8x 32G short‑wave SFPs | Ports‑on‑Demand licensing | 1U

S5A94A

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Description

Gen7 Fibre Channel switch for modern SANs, offering 24 SFP‑based ports with 64G FC capability, supplied with 8 ports enabled and eight 32G short‑wave SFPs for immediate deployment. Ports‑on‑Demand licensing allows scalable growth as fabric needs expand. Ideal for flash‑optimized storage connectivity with low latency and high reliability.

Features

- Scalable 24-port design with Ports‑on‑Demand activation
- Up to 64G FC for ultra‑low‑latency storage fabrics
- Ships with 8x 32G SW SFPs for quick turn‑up
- Enterprise SAN services for resilient, secure fabrics
- Compact 1U footprint with hot‑swap serviceability

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Technical Specifications

- Ports: 24 SFP‑based Fibre Channel ports (8 active; scalable via PoD)
- Line rate: Up to 64G FC (multi‑speed capable; backward compatible)
- Included optics: 8x 32G short‑wave SFPs (850nm)
- Form factor: 1U rack‑mount
- Licensing: Ports‑on‑Demand (expand beyond 8 active ports as needed)
- Use cases: Flash‑optimized SANs, core/edge fabric, storage consolidation
- Features: Robust zoning, diagnostics, and fabric services (platform dependent)
- Cooling/Power: Hot‑swappable components (model dependent)

FAQs

Q: How many ports are active out of the box?
A: Eight ports are enabled initially, with Ports‑on‑Demand licenses available to activate additional ports up to 24.

Q: Are the included SFPs 64G?
A: The bundle includes eight 32G short‑wave SFPs; additional or higher‑speed optics can be added as required.

Q: Is it backward compatible with older FC speeds?
A: Yes, ports support multiple FC speeds and interoperate with older optics and endpoints per platform support.

Q: Does it support core and edge SAN roles?
A: Yes, it can be deployed at the edge or aggregation/core depending on scale and licensing.

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