Full Technical Specifications
KEY FEATURES
- Gigabit speed (full duplex) at all 16 ports
- Ideal for core, edge or stand-alone applications
- Full fabric, loop (public and/or private) or switch-to-switch
connectivity at every port
- Auto-sensing, self-configuring ports
- Cascade/mesh for entry-level, Multistage™ for large multi-switch
configurations
- Data Streaming Facility™ ensures uninterrupted data path to
tape drives and other devices that require a constant data stream
- Lowest switch latency in the industry (< 1 µs)
- ASIC-embedded memory — faster, cooler, more scalable and more
reliable than shared memory architecture
OVERVIEW
QLogic's SANbox™ switches provide the essential foundation for
scalable high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs). Linking
multiple hosts and storage resources, SANbox products create an
intelligent connectivity framework to help users share and efficiently
access stored data.
The SANbox-16 is ideal for storage consolidation, server clustering,
enterprise backup or any application requiring maximum reliability,
availability and performance. Deployed as a stand-alone unit or
in combination with other 8-, 16-, 64- or 128-port SANbox products,
the SANbox-16 provides a flexible, highly future-proof infrastructure.
Comprehensive SAN services, including those listed below, are automatically
distributed across multi-switch fabrics. Powerful ease-of-use and
management features, fifth-generation engineering quality and a
commitment to ANSI-standard interoperability make QLogic's SANbox-16
a value-packed component of today's best SANs.
