Name: AJ822A HP 24-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch with Power Pack for BladeSystem
Brand: HP
SKU: AJ822A
Price: 211.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The AJ822A HP Brocade 24-Ports 8GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch with Power Pack is designed to deliver fast and reliable storage connectivity within HP BladeSystem C-Class environments. It fits into SAN architectures where performance and uptime are priorities, providing essential switching functions to keep data moving efficiently between servers and storage.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	384 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	LC (SFP+ optics)

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

Power & Cooling
Fans	No
Power Supply	Powered by HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure

Physical Characteristics
Weight	8.50

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 24-port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch from HP Brocade is built for managing high-speed storage area networks, especially in data centers using HP BladeSystem C-Class enclosures. It provides fast, reliable connections between servers and storage devices, helping to streamline data flow. Often found in enterprise environments, it's designed for IT professionals needing scalable and resilient SAN infrastructure. The integrated power pack ensures efficient power delivery within blade systems. Key Features High-speed 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports support demanding storage traffic Integration with HP BladeSystem C-Class simplifies deployment Robust SAN management and zoning capabilities enhance security Low latency switching improves application responsiveness Redundant power support increases reliability This switch is typically deployed in data centers where consolidated storage and compute resources require fast, dependable SAN connectivity. It plays a vital role in maintaining smooth communication between servers and storage arrays, helping organizations maintain uptime and performance.

Use Cases
The AJ822A HP 24-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch is specifically engineered for integration within HP BladeSystem C-Class environments, providing dedicated high-speed storage networking. It is most suited for enterprise data centers and IT infrastructures that require robust SAN connectivity with low latency and high availability to support mission-critical applications and large-scale virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Facilitates storage area network connectivity in enterprise data centers deploying HP BladeSystem servers for consolidated storage access. Supports high-throughput virtualized environments requiring consistent low-latency access to shared SAN storage pools. Enables scalable storage cluster interconnects in medium to large organizations managing extensive data workloads. Integrates within rack deployments that demand reliable Fibre Channel switching with simplified power management via integrated power packs. Used by IT teams in disaster recovery setups to ensure continuous data replication with minimal downtime. This switch enhances operational efficiency by ensuring stable and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for BladeSystem infrastructures. Its design facilitates streamlined SAN management and supports growing storage demands without compromising performance or availability.