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HP 418663-001 AE496A AE496-63001 STORAGEWORKS 4/64 SAN SWITCH POWER PACK *NOB*

$1,182.35 (Ex. GST)

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The HP 418663-001 (also known as AE496A or AE496-63001) is a StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switch Power Pack — a complete 4/64-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN switch from HP's B-Series (Brocade-based) storage networking portfolio.

This is a high-availability, enterprise SAN switch that provides 64 Fibre Channel ports (32 active ports by default in the "Power Pack" bundle, with the option to license and activate the remaining 32 ports). It is based on Brocade Fabric OS and was designed for mid-size to large Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) in the mid-2000s to early 2010s.

Key capabilities:

  • 32 active 4 Gbps FC ports (expandable to 64 with additional port licenses)
  • High-availability design with redundant power supplies, redundant fans, and non-disruptive firmware upgrades
  • Advanced fabric services including zoning, ISL trunking, fabric routing, QoS, and Brocade's Fabric Vision tools (when licensed)
  • "Power Pack" designation typically indicates it comes with a bundle of 32 active ports plus redundant power supplies and enhanced software features

It was commonly deployed as an edge switch or small core switch in HP StorageWorks SAN fabrics, connecting servers to storage arrays (HP EVA, XP, 3PAR, etc.) or as part of larger multi-switch fabrics.

• Hot-swappable redundant power supply
• AC input (typically 100–240V, 50/60 Hz)
• High-efficiency design with active PFC (Power Factor Correction)
• Over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature, short-circuit protection
• Status LEDs for power, fault, and activity
• Integrated fan (in most revisions) for self-cooling
• Supports N+1 redundancy (two PSUs in the switch)

Model / Part Number | HP 418663-001 / AE496A / AE496-63001
Interface / Connector Type | AC input (IEC C14) / DC output to switch backplane
Capacity / Speed / Frequency | ~300–500W output (exact rating varies by revision) / 100–240V AC input (50/60 Hz)
Form Factor | Hot-swappable PSU module for HP 4/64 SAN Switch chassis
Spindle Speed (RPM) | N/A (Power supply with integrated fan)
Sector Format / Firmware Info | N/A (Hardware PSU)
Power Requirements | Input: 100–240V AC / Output: Sufficient for full 64-port switch load / Efficiency: High (typical for era)

This PSU is a very common replacement part in aging HP StorageWorks 4/64 SAN Switches (Brocade 48000 OEM). Refurbished or NOS units are still available from HPE/Brocade parts resellers, third-party SAN specialists, and marketplaces like eBay. If you're troubleshooting a 4/64 switch with power faults, this is often the first part to suspect after checking power cords and input voltage. Let me know if you need sourcing help or related SL3000/SL8500/4/64 SAN parts!

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418663-001 HP AE496A AE496-63001 STORAGEWORKS 4/64 SAN SWITCH POWER PACK 418663-001 *NOB* 2nd :: Alt () Other //

$1,182.35 (Ex. GST)

$1,182.35 (Ex. GST)

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