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HPE AJ820BR 8/12c BladeSystem 12 x Ports Fibre Channel Network Switch
- HPE BladeSystem 8/12c Fibre Channel Network Switch
- Equipped with 12 x Fibre Channel ports
- Optimized for HPE BladeSystem environments
- Delivers high-speed SAN connectivity
- Supports 8Gbps and 12Gbps Fibre Channel speeds
- Ensures efficient storage access for blade servers
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Product Overview
The HPE AJ820BR is an 8/12c BladeSystem Fibre Channel Network Switch, featuring 12 ports for high-speed SAN connectivity. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into HPE BladeSystem enclosures, providing reliable storage access for blade servers.
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 AJ820BR serves as a high-performance Fibre Channel network switch tailored for deployment within HPE BladeSystem enclosures. This model offers 12 dedicated Fibre Channel ports, facilitating robust and high-speed connections between the blade servers housed in the chassis and their respective storage area networks (SANs). The '8/12c' designation indicates its support for both 8Gbps and 12Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, providing a flexible and scalable solution for modern storage requirements. This switch is engineered to enhance the storage infrastructure of blade deployments by consolidating SAN connectivity. It simplifies network architecture, reduces the need for external SAN switches for each server, and ensures consistent, high-bandwidth access to storage resources. This is particularly critical for performance-sensitive applications, including virtualized environments, database servers, and data analytics platforms that depend on rapid and reliable data retrieval and storage. As an internal module, the AJ820BR integrates directly into the BladeSystem, benefiting from the enclosure's shared power and management capabilities. This design promotes efficient resource utilization and streamlined administration. By providing a dedicated pathway to SAN storage, the AJ820BR ensures that storage I/O operations are optimized, preventing bottlenecks and maximizing the overall performance and responsiveness of the blade servers.
