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HP AM868B StorageWorks 8/24 Base 16 x Ports 8GbE SFP Active 1U Switch
- Product: HP StorageWorks 8/24 Base Switch
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Ports: 16 x 8GbE SFP (Active)
- Connectivity: Fibre Channel SAN
- Model Number: AM868B
- Designed for enterprise storage networking
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Product Overview
The HP AM868B StorageWorks 8/24 is a 1U rackmount switch designed for Fibre Channel SAN environments. It features 16 active 8GbE SFP ports, providing high-speed connectivity for storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch |
| Brand | HP |
| Model | StorageWorks 8/24 |
Additional Specifications
| Part Number | AM868B |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Ports | 16 x 8GbE SFP (Active) |
Product Description
The HP AM868B, part of the StorageWorks 8/24 family, is a robust Fibre Channel switch designed to build scalable and high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs). This 1U rackmount unit offers 16 active 8Gb Fibre Channel Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) ports, enabling high-speed, low-latency connectivity between servers and storage arrays. Its architecture is optimized for enterprise environments where reliability and performance are critical. This switch provides essential SAN connectivity, allowing multiple servers to access shared storage resources efficiently. The 8Gbps speed per port ensures that demanding applications, such as databases and virtualization platforms, can operate without I/O bottlenecks. The active SFP ports indicate that the necessary transceivers are included, simplifying deployment and ensuring immediate functionality upon installation. Designed for ease of management and scalability, the HP AM868B switch is a foundational component for modern data centers. It supports advanced features necessary for enterprise SANs, including fabric services and robust management capabilities, ensuring data integrity and availability. Its 1U form factor makes it space-efficient within server racks.
