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HPE AJ820AR 8/12c BladeSystem 12 x Ports Fibre Channel Network Switch
- HPE BladeSystem 8/12c Fibre Channel Network Switch
- Provides 12 x Fibre Channel ports
- Designed for HPE BladeSystem enclosures
- Enables high-speed SAN connectivity
- Supports 8Gbps and 12Gbps Fibre Channel speeds
- Facilitates efficient storage access for blade servers
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Product Overview
The HPE AJ820AR is an 8/12c BladeSystem Fibre Channel Network Switch, offering 12 ports of high-speed connectivity for blade servers. It is designed to provide efficient and reliable access to storage area networks (SANs) within the HPE BladeSystem environment.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Blade Switch |
| Form Factor | Internal Module |
| Compatibility | HPE BladeSystem |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 12 x Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 8Gbps/12Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer | HPE |
Product Description
The HPE AJ820AR is a dedicated Fibre Channel network switch engineered specifically for integration into HPE BladeSystem enclosures. This switch provides 12 high-performance Fibre Channel ports, enabling blade servers within the chassis to establish robust and low-latency connections to external storage area networks (SANs). The '8/12c' designation suggests compatibility with both 8Gbps and 12Gbps Fibre Channel standards, offering flexibility and future-proofing for storage infrastructure. This switch plays a crucial role in consolidating storage connectivity for multiple blade servers. By providing a centralized point of access to SAN resources, it simplifies network management, reduces cabling complexity, and enhances overall storage performance. The high throughput and reliability of Fibre Channel are essential for mission-critical applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters that demand consistent and rapid data access. Designed as an internal module, the AJ820AR seamlessly fits into the BladeSystem chassis, leveraging the system's power and cooling infrastructure. Its implementation allows for efficient bandwidth allocation and management, ensuring that storage I/O does not become a bottleneck for server performance. This makes it an integral component for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure within a blade computing environment.
