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HP AM867-AIRBOX StorageWorks 8/8 8 x Ports 8GB/s Switch without Rails
- Model: HP StorageWorks 8/8
- Port Type: 8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) ports
- Speed: 8Gb/s per port
- Fabric Enabled: Full Fabric capabilities
- Designed for SAN environments.
- Includes 8 active ports.
- Rack-mountable, but rails are not included with this specific unit.
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Product Overview
The HP AM867-AIRBOX is a StorageWorks 8/8 Fibre Channel switch with 8 ports operating at 8Gb/s. This specific model is noted as 'without Rails'.
Technical Information
| Model | HP StorageWorks 8/8 |
| Port Count | 8 |
| Port Type | 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Fabric Capabilities | Full Fabric Enabled |
| Included Accessories | Without Rails |
Product Description
The HP AM867-AIRBOX is a member of the HP StorageWorks 8/8 family, functioning as an 8-port Fibre Channel switch. Each of its 8 ports supports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, making it suitable for building high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 'Full Fabric Enabled' specification indicates that it provides the full range of fabric services necessary for robust and scalable SAN operations, ensuring non-blocking performance and efficient data flow. This switch is designed to connect servers to storage arrays, facilitating high-speed data access and management. The 8Gb/s speed is critical for applications that require low latency and high throughput, such as database operations, virtualization platforms, and large-scale data processing. The 'AIRBOX' designation and the note 'without Rails' suggest this unit might be intended for specific deployment scenarios or that rack-mounting hardware needs to be sourced separately. As a core component of a SAN, the HP AM867-AIRBOX switch offers reliability and performance. It is managed through HP's comprehensive storage management tools, allowing administrators to configure, monitor, and optimize the SAN environment effectively. This model provides essential connectivity for enterprise storage solutions.
