QLogic SANbox 5600 4Gb, the first Fibre Channel stackable switches to be configured and zoned with simple wizards. Plus, SANsurfer Management Suite makes stack management easy throughout your SAN lifecycle by helping you install, configure, monitor, diagnose and upgrade your QLogic HBAs and switches - all from ONE application! Starting at 8 ports, SANbox 5602 stackable switches offer an entry point affordable to the smallest business. And with an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI), you won't have to hire a SAN expert to manage your stack. In addition, QLogic management software is always shipped free with every HBA and switch sold. Start with 8 ports and then grow your SAN in 4 port increments up to 64 ports in a single stack. A key benefit is the ability to add, change or delete switches without disrupting your storage network. A single, 10Gb inter-switch link (ISL) ensures low latency between switches and eliminates the cost and complexity of trunking up to six 2Gb ports. IMPORTANT: Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFPs) are required and sold separately. Quantity needed depends on the number of ports populated; Cables - Required and sold separately. Quantity needed depends on the number of ports populated; Service Plans are optional and highly recommended. Select from QLogic PRIME, SELECT and EXCHANGE Service Plans.