Product Specifications

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Power Supply Specifications

The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without using voltage jumpers or switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has its own built- in fan for cooling, pushing the air towards the front of the switch.

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Power Supply Specifications

 

 

Specification

Value

 

 

 

Outlet

 

Correctly wired and earth-grounded

 

 

Total power available

126 Watts, with fans operating

from each power supply

 

 

 

Max. switch power

90 - 102 Watts (depending on SFP media vendor)

 

 

 

Input voltage

 

100 - 240 VAC

 

 

Input line frequency

47 - 63 Hz

 

 

Harmonic distortion

Active power factor correction per IEC1000-3-2

 

 

 

BTU rating

 

108 Watts x 3.412 BTU/Hr/Watts = 368.5 BTU/hr

 

 

 

Inrush current

 

10 Amps Peak, > 300 usec - hot/cold start

 

 

Input line protection

Fused in both hot & neutral lines

 

 

Maximum dimensions

3.5” wide, 1.5” high, 13.5” long

 

 

 

Environmental Requirements

The following table lists the environmental ranges that are acceptable when the FC 16B is operating, and the ranges that are acceptable when the switch is not operating.

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Environmental Requirements

 

 

 

Condition

 

Acceptable Range

 

 

Temperature (operating)

10°C to 40 °C

 

 

Temperature (non-operating)

-35°C to 65 °C

 

 

Humidity (operating)

5% to 85% RH non condensing, at 40°C

 

 

Humidity (non-operating)

0% to 90% RH non-conducting, at 40°C

 

 

Altitude (operating)

0 to 3 kilometers above sea level

 

 

Altitude (non-operating)

0 to 12 kilometers above sea level

 

 

 

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HP FC 1GB/2GB 16B manual Power Supply Specifications, Environmental Requirements

FC 1GB/2GB 16B specifications

The HP FC 1GB/2GB 16B is a Fibre Channel adapter that plays a vital role in high-performance storage networks, particularly in enterprise environments where data transfer speed and reliability are critical. Designed for scalability and efficiency, this adapter supports both 1GB and 2GB data rates, making it suitable for a variety of applications ranging from small businesses to large data centers.

One of the main features of the HP FC 1GB/2GB 16B is its ability to deliver robust performance with low latency, enabling quick access and retrieval of data. This is essential in environments that require real-time data processing and immediate availability. The adapter comes with dual ports which allow for multiple connections to the storage area network (SAN), enhancing redundancy and providing path failover capabilities to minimize downtime.

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