Name: AM868-AIRBOX HP 24-Port 8GbE (16 Active) Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AM868-AIRBOX
Price: 545.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AM868-AIRBOX is a Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise storage networks, offering 24 ports with 16 active 8GbE connections. It fits into SAN fabrics requiring dependable, high-speed data transfer and supports scalable storage deployments with flexible port configurations.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	24 (16 active)
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	10/100Base-TX, SFP+, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	8 Gbps (Fibre Channel)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	256 Gbps (16 active ports, full duplex)
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), 10/100Base-TX OOB management, SSH, Web GUI, CLI, SNMP
Security Features	Port zoning, WWN zoning, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, role-based access controls
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI, SSH, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, Telnet, SNMPv1/v2c/v3

Power & Cooling
Fans	Yes (internal, field-replaceable)
Power	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply	Internal AC power supply (single, optional redundant available)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 C

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC
Compliant Standards	FC-SW (Fibre Channel switch standard)

Product Description
The AM868-AIRBOX is a 24-port Fibre Channel SAN switch built to deliver robust 8Gbps connectivity across SAN environments. It is commonly found in data center storage fabrics and enterprise IT infrastructures where reliable and fast storage communication is critical. IT professionals and storage administrators often rely on this switch for managing their SAN traffic efficiently. Key Features High-density 24-port configuration with 16 ports active at 8Gbps speeds Supports seamless integration into existing Fibre Channel SANs Engineered to minimize latency and maximize throughput in storage networks Provides zoning and management features to enhance SAN security and organization Built to support scalable SAN growth with flexible port utilization With its mix of active and available ports, this switch balances flexibility and performance in storage networking. It ensures consistent data flow and is well-suited to environments where precise SAN fabric control and stable connectivity are essential. The AM868-AIRBOX offers dependable performance to meet the demands of evolving storage infrastructures.

Use Cases
The AM868-AIRBOX is typically deployed in medium to large data centers where reliable, high-speed SAN connectivity is necessary. Storage administrators and IT teams use this switch to maintain efficient SAN fabric operations and support growing storage workloads. How It's Used: Integrating into SAN environments supporting high-throughput virtualization workloads Connecting storage arrays and servers in enterprise data centers for consistent data access Forming part of scalable SAN fabrics in financial and healthcare IT infrastructures Providing reliable SAN zoning and traffic management in multi-tenant storage clusters Supporting backup and disaster recovery storage networks requiring low latency This switch enhances SAN operational stability and scalability, helping organizations maintain strong storage network performance as data demands increase. It delivers consistent connectivity that supports critical enterprise storage functions.