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HP AJ821-63003 Brocade 8/24c 24Ports FC Switch for BladeSystem C-Class
- 24 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports.
- Designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure.
- Provides SAN connectivity for blade servers.
- Supports 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed.
- Hot-pluggable for in-service maintenance.
- Enables high-speed access to storage resources.
- Part of a scalable storage solution.
- Integrates seamlessly with HP BladeSystem management.
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Product Overview
The HP AJ821-63003 is a Brocade 8/24c Fibre Channel Switch designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class environments. It provides 24 ports of Fibre Channel connectivity for storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Brand | HP / Brocade |
| Part Number | AJ821-63003 |
| Form Factor | Blade System Module |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 24 |
| Port Speed | 8Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Compatibility | HP BladeSystem c-Class |
| Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Product Description
The HP AJ821-63003, based on Brocade technology, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch module specifically designed for integration into HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It serves as a critical component for establishing Storage Area Networks (SANs) by providing robust and high-speed connectivity between blade servers and shared storage resources. This switch offers 24 ports, each capable of operating at 8Gbps Fibre Channel speeds. This ensures ample bandwidth for demanding storage I/O operations required by enterprise applications running on the blade servers. The module is hot-pluggable, allowing for installation, removal, or replacement without the need to shut down the entire BladeSystem, thereby maintaining high availability and minimizing service disruptions. By consolidating SAN connectivity within the BladeSystem, the AJ821-63003 simplifies cabling and management. It integrates seamlessly with the HP BladeSystem management framework, providing a unified view and control over both compute and storage networking resources. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations seeking to deploy scalable, efficient, and highly available storage solutions within their HP BladeSystem environments.
