HP AM866A-8 Sw 8/8 Base E-Port San Switch 8 Port Active

SKU AM866A-8

Brand HP

8 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports
Non-blocking architecture
Supports ISL Trunking for increased bandwidth
Advanced fabric services
Hot-swappable components for high availability
Scalable design for growing SAN environments
Easy-to-use management interface
Low latency performance

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Key specifications

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Product Type: SAN Switch
Port Type: Fibre Channel
Number of Ports: 8
Port Speed: 8 Gbps
Switching Fabric: Non-blocking
Management: Web-based, CLI

Product details

The HP AM866A-8 is an 8-port Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise storage area networks. It provides high-speed, reliable connectivity between servers and storage devices.

Technical Information

Product Type	SAN Switch
Port Type	Fibre Channel
Number of Ports	8
Port Speed	8 Gbps

Additional Specifications

Switching Fabric	Non-blocking
Management	Web-based, CLI
Features	ISL Trunking, Fabric Services

Description

The HP AM866A-8, also known as the HP StorageWorks 8/8 Base E-Port SAN Switch, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch engineered to provide robust connectivity for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). With eight active 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports, it offers ample bandwidth for demanding storage applications, ensuring rapid data access and transfer between servers and storage arrays. Its non-blocking architecture guarantees that all ports can operate at full speed simultaneously, eliminating bottlenecks and maximizing throughput within the SAN fabric. This switch is designed for high availability and scalability. It supports ISL (Inter-Switch Link) Trunking, which allows multiple physical links between switches to be aggregated into a single logical link, thereby increasing bandwidth and providing redundancy. The AM866A-8 also incorporates advanced fabric services that enhance SAN performance, manageability, and reliability. Hot-swappable components further contribute to its high availability, allowing for maintenance or upgrades without disrupting network operations. Management of the HP AM866A-8 is facilitated through an intuitive web-based interface and a comprehensive Command Line Interface (CLI), providing administrators with flexible options for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The switch is an ideal solution for organizations seeking to build or expand their SAN infrastructure with a reliable, high-performance, and scalable switching platform that supports the evolving needs of modern data centers.

Condition: Refurbished