Name: AJ820B HP 12-Port 8Gbps SAN Switch for BladeSystem
Brand: HP
SKU: AJ820B
Price: 297.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The AJ820B HP Brocade SAN switch delivers robust Fibre Channel connections within HP BladeSystem setups, focusing on storage area networking. It's a compact switch that fits inside blade chassis, providing fast and reliable data paths between servers and storage devices without fuss.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	12
Number of Ports	12-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	192 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Fabric Zoning, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	8.50

Product Description
The AJ820B HP Brocade 8/12c is a dedicated SAN switch designed specifically for HP BladeSystem chassis, providing reliable and high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. It efficiently manages storage traffic within blade server environments, ensuring fast and stable data transfers between servers and storage arrays. Often found in enterprise data centers, this switch is built for IT professionals who require seamless integration of storage networks with blade servers. Its compatibility with various Fibre Channel speeds makes it versatile for mixed environments where both legacy and newer devices operate together. Key Features Offers 12 ports capable of 8 Gbps performance to handle demanding SAN workloads Supports 4 Gbps Fibre Channel devices ensuring backward compatibility Designed to fit neatly into HP BladeSystem chassis for easy deployment Provides dependable storage connectivity with low latency Includes management tools suited for SAN administrators This switch is typically deployed inside HP blade enclosures to consolidate and streamline storage networking. It plays a crucial role in maintaining efficient data flow and reducing bottlenecks in SAN environments, ultimately supporting business-critical applications.

Use Cases
The AJ820B HP 12-Port 8Gbps SAN Switch is specifically designed for integration within HP BladeSystem environments, providing high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity ideal for densely packed server chassis. It is best suited for enterprise IT teams managing consolidated storage networks requiring efficient and reliable data transfer between blade servers and SAN storage arrays. How It's Used: Deploying storage area networks in data centers leveraging HP BladeSystem enclosures to streamline SAN connectivity. Supporting virtualization platforms within blade chassis that demand low-latency storage access for high I/O workloads. Enabling mid-size enterprises to scale storage fabric networks without increasing physical rack space footprint. Facilitating SAN clustering for mission-critical applications requiring high availability and fast failover between storage nodes. Integrating mixed-speed (4 Gbps and 8 Gbps) Fibre Channel devices in consolidated blade server infrastructures. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating SAN connectivity within BladeSystem chassis, reducing cabling complexity while maintaining scalability for growing storage needs. Its Fibre Channel support ensures consistent performance in demanding enterprise storage environments.

AJ820B HP 12-Port 8Gbps SAN Switch for BladeSystem

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases