AK858B

The AK858B HP Fibre Channel Director Blade is built to handle storage area network (SAN) traffic within blade server environments. Often found in enterprise data centers, it distributes and manages fibre channel connections between servers and storage devices with high throughput.

Commonly used in setups where multiple servers need reliable, high-speed access to shared storage, this switch is suited for IT professionals and network administrators overseeing SAN infrastructure.

Key Features

• Supports 16 ports delivering 8 Gbps fibre channel bandwidth
• Integrates directly into HP BladeSystem chassis to save rack space
• Provides efficient zoning and traffic management for SANs
• Offers high availability with redundant components
• Compatible with existing HP SAN software and management tools

This switch typically appears in mid to large scale data centers running critical applications requiring consistent storage access. Its blade form factor helps reduce cabling and clutter while providing reliable performance in dense IT environments.