HP AJ864A StorageWorks 8-Port 3GB SAS Blade System Switch

SKU AJ864A

Brand HP

8 x 3Gb SAS Ports
StorageWorks Series
Blade System Switch
Designed for SAS connectivity
Supports 3Gbps SAS speeds
Enables direct-attached storage for blade servers
Integration with HP blade server enclosures

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Key specifications

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Product Type: SAS Switch
Series: StorageWorks
Number of Ports: 8
Port Type: SAS
Speed: 3Gbps
Form Factor: Blade System Module

Product details

The HP AJ864A StorageWorks is an 8-port 3Gb SAS blade system switch. It is designed to provide SAS connectivity for blade servers within HP's storage and server infrastructure.

Technical Information

Product Type	SAS Switch
Series	StorageWorks
Number of Ports	8

Additional Specifications

Port Type	SAS
Speed	3Gbps
Form Factor	Blade System Module

Description

The HP AJ864A is an 8-port SAS switch designed as part of the HP StorageWorks family, specifically for integration into HP blade server systems. This switch provides direct SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity, enabling blade servers within the enclosure to access local or external SAS storage devices at speeds of up to 3Gbps per port. This component is crucial for environments that utilize blade servers and require high-performance, direct-attached storage solutions. It allows multiple blade servers to share access to SAS storage arrays or internal drives, simplifying storage management and improving data transfer rates compared to older interfaces. The 3Gbps speed is suitable for a variety of storage workloads. The AJ864A is designed to fit into specific HP blade server chassis, acting as an internal switch module. Its purpose is to consolidate SAS connectivity, providing a clean and efficient way to connect compute resources to storage resources within the dense footprint of a blade enclosure. This enhances the overall flexibility and performance of HP's blade infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished