Name: Brocade 8GB SAN Blade Switch 8/24C
Brand: HP
Price: 185.95 USD
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HP AJ821C Brocade 8GB SAN Blade Switch 8/24C

The HP Brocade 8GB SAN Blade Switch AJ821C delivers high performance fibre channel connectivity for blade server environments. Designed for compact data centre deployments, this switch provides a reliable, low-latency fabric that scales to meet the d... Read More

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Overview
The HP Brocade 8GB SAN Blade Switch AJ821C delivers high performance fibre channel connectivity for blade server environments. Designed for compact data centre deployments, this switch provides a reliable, low-latency fabric that scales to meet the demands of virtualised workloads, database clusters and high-throughput storage arrays. With 8 ports of 8Gbps fibre channel and 24 additional expansion ports, the switch integrates seamlessly into HP BladeSystem chassis, simplifying cabling and reducing overall footprint.

Key Features

8Gbps fibre channel ports for fast data transfer
8 fixed ports plus 24 expansion ports for flexible topology design
Embedded management controller with web based GUI and CLI support
Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive maintenance
Support for zoning, LUN masking and other security features
Energy efficient design with low power consumption

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: AJ821C
Port configuration: 8 x 8Gbps FC + 24 x 8Gbps FC expansion ports
Switching capacity: 2.4 Tbps
Forwarding rate: 1.2 Mpps
Form factor: 2U blade module
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
Power input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Management interfaces: Ethernet 10/100/1000, serial console
Supported protocols: FC-S, FC-IP, FCoE

Typical Applications

Blade server farms requiring high bandwidth storage connectivity
Virtualisation platforms that need low latency access to shared storage
Database clusters and analytics workloads with intensive I/O demands
Backup and disaster recovery solutions that rely on fast data replication
Enterprise SAN environments looking to consolidate multiple fabrics into a single, manageable switch

By delivering robust performance in a compact blade form factor, the HP Brocade 8GB SAN Blade Switch AJ821C helps organisations optimise their data centre space while maintaining the speed and reliability required for mission critical applications.