The new HP StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director and the HP StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director Power Pack provide high availability and high performance features required in mission critical Data centre SAN implementations. With up to 256 ports of connectivity in a single domain, the 4/256 SAN director offers flexible scalability for large core-to-edge SAN architectures. The new accelerated 4gb/s redundant processors and new advance routing enable the 4/256 SAN director to deliver next-generation performance with faster fabric services and unique investment protection. The 4/256 SAN Director hardware and software architectures support “five nines” availability with hot-swappable FRUs and redundant central processors. Reliability and availability features ensure non disruption when upgrading hardware and software. The 4/256 SAN Director Power Pack includes the 4/256 Director switch with specially priced value added management software.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: larger; font-weight: bold;">Features</span>