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HP AM866A-8 Sw 8/8 Base E-Port San Switch 8 Port Active
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.
