Product Type | SAS Switch |
Form Factor | BladeSystem c-Class form factor |
Switch Package | Dual pack |
Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gb/s |
Power Supply | Powered by BladeSystem enclosure |
Supported HPE Enclosures | HPE BladeSystem c-Class |
Redundancy Support | Yes, with dual switch setup |
HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch Dual Pack, BK764A



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- Purpose-built for seamless integration into HP BladeSystem c-Class environments
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for federal and public sector deployments
- Dual-switch pack supports redundancy and scalability in enterprise IT architectures
Product Overview
The HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch Dual Pack, part number BK764A, is engineered to enhance scalability and seamless data flow within HPE BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure. Operating at 6Gb/s, this dual switch pack is optimized for high-speed SAS interconnects, enabling efficient connection between servers and external storage enclosures.
This switch is TAA compliant, making it suitable for public sector procurement. Manufactured in Taiwan, it reflects global quality standards. Designed as part of HP’s Networking family, it supports data centers requiring robust and high-performance switch architecture.
Its compact form factor and tight integration with HPE BladeSystem enable reduced latency and infrastructure simplicity. It’s an ideal solution for enterprises aiming to consolidate and streamline their storage networks while remaining scalable and regulation-compliant.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 2.03 x 26.67 x 20.32 cm (0.8 x 10.5 x 8 in) |
Weight per Switch | 0.91 kg (2 lb) |
Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
Non-operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity (Non-operating) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Altitude (Operating) | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
Altitude (Non-operating) | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
Cooling | Integrated enclosure cooling |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | HPE SAS Domain Manager (SDM) via Ethernet |
Management Protocols | CLI, telnet, SNMP (read-only) |
Management Access | Out-of-band management port |
Browser-Based GUI | No |
Firmware Upgradable | Yes |
Licensing Requirements | No additional licensing required |
Interfaces
Total SAS Ports per Switch | 16 |
Internal SAS Ports (to server bays) | 8 internal mini-SAS ports |
External SAS Ports | 8 external mini-SAS ports (SFF-8088) |
SAS Standard | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 2.0 |
Port Speed | Up to 6 Gb/s per port full-duplex |
Architecture | SAS switched architecture |
Protocol Support | SAS-2 compliant |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC Class A, CE, VCCI, ICES, BSMI, C-Tick, UL, CSA |
UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication | User password protection |
Access Control | Port-based access restriction |
Management Security | Access control to management interface |