The new HP StorageWorks 4/8 Base SAN Switch provides affordable, flexible connectivity solutions for entry-level SANs, and edge switch connectivity in larger core-to-edge SAN environments. This model provides an affordable single-switch solution for a new, small SAN installation and connects to storage and servers only. The new switches deliver eight high performance auto Sensing 1, 2, and 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports. In addition, the 4/8 Base SAN Switch is fully non-blocking and provide 64Gb switching (4Gb full duplex) capacity for un-congested sustained, 4Gb full duplex throughput.