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- In Stock: 14
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: AM868B
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP Storage Works 8/24 SAN 16-Port Active Switch (model AM868B) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for Fibre Channel storage area networks. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing HP storage solutions, this switch provides reliable, scalable bandwidth for mission critical applications while maintaining a compact footprint and easy management.
Key Features
- 16 active ports supporting 8 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds per port
- Non-blocking architecture ensures full bandwidth utilization under heavy load
- Advanced error detection and correction for data integrity
- Simple web based management interface with CLI support
- Redundant power supplies for uninterrupted operation
- Hot-swap capable modules reduce downtime during maintenance
- Compact 1U rack mount design optimizes data centre space
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: AM868B
- Port Count: 16 active Fibre Channel ports
- Supported Data Rate: 8 Gbps per port
- Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps total fabric bandwidth
- Latency: less than 150 nanoseconds typical
- Power Input: Dual redundant AC supplies, 100-240 V
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F)
- Dimensions: 1U rack height, 17.5 in width, 13.6 in depth
- Compliance: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, RoHS
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centre SAN deployments requiring high throughput and low latency
- Virtualisation environments with heavy storage I/O demands
- Database clusters that need reliable, fast access to shared storage
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions where data integrity is critical
- High performance computing (HPC) clusters needing scalable fabric connectivity
This HP Storage Works 8/24 SAN Switch combines robust performance with ease of use, making it an ideal choice for organisations looking to enhance their storage networking capabilities while protecting investment in existing HP infrastructure.