Name: Storageworks 8/24 SAN Switch
Brand: HP
Price: 265.95 USD
Availability: InStock

HP AM868A Storageworks 8/24 SAN Switch

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Manufacturer: HP
Model or Part: AM868A
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview

The HP Storageworks 8/24 SAN Switch (model AM868A) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for Fibre Channel storage area networks. Designed for enterprise data centers, this compact switch supports both 8 Gbps and 24 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, providing a flexible upgrade path as bandwidth demands grow. Its robust architecture ensures reliable, nonstop operation while simplifying management through intuitive HP tools.

Key Features

Dual-speed support: 8 Gbps and 24 Gbps FC ports in a single chassis
Non-blocking fabric with up to 640 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth
Advanced traffic management with priority flow control and virtual fabrics
Integrated diagnostics and real-time monitoring via HP System Management Homepage
Hot-swap power supplies and fan modules for uninterrupted service
Compact 1U rack-mount form factor for space-constrained environments

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: AM868A
Port configuration: 8 ports @ 8 Gbps + 24 ports @ 24 Gbps
Maximum fabric bandwidth: 640 Gbps
Switching capacity: 1.2 Tbps
Latency: < 200 nanoseconds (typical)
Power supply: Dual hot-swap, 1200 W each
Operating temperature: 10 to 35 degrees Celsius
Dimensions: 44.5 mm height (1U), 482 x 210 mm depth/width
Management interfaces: CLI, SNMP v2/v3, Web GUI

Applications

The HP Storageworks 8/24 SAN Switch is ideal for:

Enterprise data centers requiring scalable and high-throughput storage connectivity
Virtualized environments where low latency storage access is critical
Backup and disaster recovery solutions that depend on reliable FC fabric performance
High-performance computing clusters needing consistent data transfer rates
Converged infrastructure deployments that integrate compute, network, and storage resources

By combining flexibility, speed, and reliability, the HP Storageworks 8/24 SAN Switch helps organizations optimize storage traffic, reduce bottlenecks, and future-proof their SAN architecture.