Name: AM869A HP StorageWorks 8/40 40 x Port 8Gb/s + 24 x SFP Ports 1U Rack-mountable Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AM869A
Price: 1599.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch combines multiple high-speed Fibre Channel and SFP ports into a compact 1U rack-mountable unit. It's designed to provide consistent SAN connectivity in environments that need flexible, reliable storage networking, fitting well within data center infrastructure without taking up excess space.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AM869A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	64
Number of Ports	64-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	8Gb/s
UpLink Ports	24
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1024 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI, Web-based GUI, SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	Zoning, Role-based access control (RBAC), SSH, SSL/TLS
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch is built for managing storage area networks that demand fast, reliable data transfer. Often found in data centers, it supports both 8Gb/s Fibre Channel and SFP connections, making it adaptable to various storage devices and setups. Designed for IT professionals and network administrators, this switch helps streamline data flows between servers and storage systems. Its compact 1U size lets it fit neatly into standard racks, saving space without sacrificing performance. Key Features Combines 40 high-speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports with 24 SFP ports for versatile connectivity 1U rack form factor maximizes data center rack space Ensures low latency and high throughput for storage traffic Supports zoning and management features common in Fibre Channel SANs Compatible with a wide range of storage and server hardware This SAN switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage environments where efficient and fast data transfer is critical. It plays a central role in linking storage arrays to servers, helping maintain smooth access to large volumes of data. By managing connections effectively, it can improve storage network reliability and performance, which benefits organizations that rely on continuous access to stored information.

Use Cases
The AM869A HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage infrastructures requiring high-throughput and low-latency connectivity. It is particularly beneficial for IT teams managing fiber channel storage area networks (SANs) that demand scalable port density and flexible SFP options for diverse storage device integration. How It's Used: Connecting SAN storage arrays to virtualization clusters in enterprise environments to support high-performance computing workloads. Integration into data center rack deployments to optimize space while providing extensive port availability for storage networking. Facilitating storage consolidation projects in medium to large businesses by linking multiple storage devices with flexible port configurations. Enabling disaster recovery sites to maintain high-speed, reliable fiber channel connections between primary and secondary storage systems. Supporting cloud service providers in creating robust, scalable storage fabrics for multi-tenant environments. This switch enhances operational efficiency by offering consolidated port density and scalable architecture within standard rack units. Its design supports evolving storage demands while maintaining performance consistency across SAN fabrics in complex enterprise infrastructures.