Name: AP802A HP 2408 FCoE 8-Ports 8Gb/s Power Pack Converged Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AP802A
Price: 3037.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AP802A - HP 2408 FCoE 8-Ports 8Gb/s Power Pack Converged Switch combines Fibre Channel and Ethernet traffic management on a single device, fitting well into data center and enterprise storage fabrics. It offers high-speed, low-latency connections designed for environments requiring dependable converged networking support.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Managed Switch
Number of Ports	8-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8Gb/s
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9000 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH, Serial),Web GUI,SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,ACL,SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+
Management Type	In-Band,Out-of-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliant Standards	FCoE,IEEE 802.1Q

Product Description
The AP802A is a converged switch designed to handle Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic with 8 ports running at 8Gb/s. This device is commonly found in data centers where consolidation of storage and network traffic is needed to optimize infrastructure. Built for IT professionals and network administrators, it supports environments that demand efficient storage area networking and data traffic management. Key Features Provides seamless integration of Fibre Channel and Ethernet traffic on a single switch Enables efficient bandwidth usage with 8Gb/s per port performance Supports high-speed data transfers with minimal latency Designed to simplify data center infrastructure by reducing cabling and hardware Offers compatibility with existing storage networks and Ethernet fabrics This converged switch plays a vital role in streamlining network and storage operations. It reliably handles demanding workloads while maintaining consistent performance across connected devices. The AP802A delivers stable connectivity and simplifies management in complex networking environments.

Use Cases
This converged switch is typically utilized in data center environments where integrating storage and network traffic is essential. It is suited for enterprises managing SAN and LAN convergence to improve infrastructure efficiency. Users who require consolidated hardware platforms for storage and data networking benefit most from this device. How It's Used: Deployment in storage area networks within enterprise data centers Integration of Fibre Channel and Ethernet traffic for simplified cabling Support for virtualized server environments requiring high-speed storage access Edge computing setups needing converged data and storage networks SMB networks aiming to optimize infrastructure with converged switches The AP802A supports operational efficiency by reducing hardware complexity and enabling faster data transfers in converged network setups. Its design helps maintain performance and scalability in growing data center environments without sacrificing reliability.