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HP AP864CR 1606 16x 8GB SFP+ FC 6x Port Power Pack+ Extension Switch
- HP 1606 Extension Switch
- 16 x 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Ports
- Supports SFP+ transceivers
- 6 x Power Pack+ Extension Ports
- Designed for SAN connectivity extension
- High-speed storage access
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Extension Switch
- Model
- HP 1606 (AP864CR)
- Number of FC Ports
- 16
- FC Speed
- 8Gb
- Port Type
- SFP+
- Extension Ports
- 6 x Power Pack+ Extension Ports
Product details
The HP AP864CR is an 1606 16-port 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Power Pack+ Extension Switch. It is designed to extend Fibre Channel SAN connectivity and provide high-speed access to storage resources. This switch offers 16 x 8Gb SFP+ ports and 6 x ports for power pack extension.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Extension Switch |
| Model | HP 1606 (AP864CR) |
| Number of FC Ports | 16 |
Additional Specifications
| FC Speed | 8Gb |
| Port Type | SFP+ |
| Extension Ports | 6 x Power Pack+ Extension Ports |
Description
The HP AP864CR, part of the HP 1606 series, is a Fibre Channel (FC) extension switch designed to enhance and extend Storage Area Network (SAN) capabilities. It provides 16 high-speed 8Gb Fibre Channel ports, each supporting SFP+ transceivers, allowing for flexible and robust connectivity to servers and storage arrays. This switch is crucial for organizations looking to expand their SAN infrastructure, improve storage access performance, and ensure high availability of data resources. The primary function of the 1606 Extension Switch is to facilitate the extension of SAN connectivity over longer distances or to connect disparate SAN segments. It achieves this by acting as a bridge or an extension point within the SAN fabric. The inclusion of 6 dedicated Power Pack+ Extension Ports indicates its capability to integrate with specific HP power management or extension modules, further enhancing its deployment flexibility and potentially offering features like redundant power or enhanced management capabilities. With its 8Gb Fibre Channel speed, the HP AP864CR ensures that storage traffic can be handled efficiently, supporting demanding enterprise applications that require low latency and high throughput for data access. This makes it a valuable component for data centers and enterprise environments that rely on high-performance SANs for their critical operations.
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