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HP AK858BR 16 x Ports 8GB FC DC Director Blade Option SAN Switch

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HP AK858BR 16 x Ports 8GB FC DC Director Blade Option SAN Switch

SKU AK858BR
Brand HP
  • 16 x Fibre Channel ports
  • Supports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds
  • Designed for DC Director Blade Option
  • Enables high-speed SAN connectivity
  • Suitable for enterprise data center applications
  • Provides reliable data transport
  • Part of HP's SAN switch portfolio
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Key specifications

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Product Type
FC DC Director Blade Option SAN Switch
Ports
16 x Fibre Channel
Speed
8Gb/s
Form Factor
Director Blade Option
Manufacturer
HP

Product details

The HP AK858BR is a 16-port 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) DC Director Blade Option SAN Switch. It is designed to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity for enterprise SAN environments, serving as a component within a larger director system.

Technical Information

Product TypeFC DC Director Blade Option SAN Switch
Ports16 x Fibre Channel
Speed8Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Form FactorDirector Blade Option
ManufacturerHP

Description

The HP AK858BR is a 16-port Fibre Channel SAN switch designed as a DC Director Blade Option. This component is engineered to deliver high-performance and reliable connectivity within a larger director-class SAN system. With support for 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, it provides the necessary bandwidth to handle demanding enterprise workloads, ensuring efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices. Its integration into a director chassis allows for scalability and high availability, making it a critical element for mission-critical applications. This blade option is specifically designed to fit within HP's director systems, offering a modular approach to building a powerful and flexible SAN infrastructure. The 16 Fibre Channel ports provide substantial connectivity density, enabling organizations to connect a significant number of servers and storage arrays. The 8Gb/s speed ensures that data can be accessed and moved quickly, reducing latency and improving application performance in data-intensive environments. The AK858BR is built for enterprise-grade reliability and performance, supporting the complex demands of modern data centers. It plays a crucial role in consolidating storage resources, simplifying management, and ensuring continuous data access. By leveraging this SAN switch blade, businesses can enhance their storage network's capabilities, improve data protection, and support the growth and evolution of their IT infrastructure.

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