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HP AP864AR 1606 16x 8GB SFP+ FC 6x Port Power Pack+ Extension Switch
- 16 x 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) ports.
- 6 x Extension ports for SAN extension.
- Provides high-speed, low-latency SAN connectivity.
- Supports Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP).
- Designed for enterprise storage environments.
- Enables longer distance SAN deployments.
- Enhances SAN scalability and flexibility.
- Hot-swappable components for high availability.
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Product Overview
The HP AP864AR is a 1606 16-port 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Extension Switch, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity for storage area networks (SANs). It offers 6 additional ports for extension capabilities, enabling longer distance SAN connectivity.
Technical Information
| Model | AP864AR |
| Brand | HP |
| Product Line | 1606 Extension Switch |
| Port Type | Fibre Channel (FC) |
Additional Specifications
| Number of FC Ports | 16 |
| FC Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Number of Extension Ports | 6 |
| Function | SAN Extension Switch |
Product Description
The HP AP864AR is a specialized Fibre Channel switch from the 1606 series, engineered to enhance Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure. It features 16 high-performance 8Gb Fibre Channel ports, providing robust connectivity for servers and storage devices within an enterprise SAN. These ports ensure rapid data transfer rates essential for demanding storage applications, such as high-transaction databases, virtualization, and large-scale data processing. What sets the AP864AR apart is its inclusion of 6 dedicated extension ports. These ports are designed to facilitate SAN extension, allowing organizations to connect storage resources and servers over longer distances than typically possible with standard Fibre Channel connections. This capability is crucial for disaster recovery strategies, data replication between geographically dispersed data centers, or consolidating storage resources across multiple locations. This extension switch is built with enterprise-grade reliability and performance in mind. It supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) and is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing SAN environments. By enabling longer reach and maintaining high bandwidth, the HP AP864AR 1606 switch offers a flexible and scalable solution for organizations looking to expand their SAN capabilities, improve data accessibility, and ensure business continuity.
