Name: AK860A HPE 48-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ SAN Director Blade
Brand: HPE
SKU: AK860A
Price: 230.88 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AK860A HPE StorageWorks 48-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Plug-In Module provides a high-density fibre channel solution designed to fit within HPE SAN director chassis. It is used primarily to boost storage network capacity and performance, making it a dependable component in enterprise SAN setups.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	AK860A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SSH, RADIUS, LDAP
Management Type	CLI,Web-Based,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet

Physical Characteristics
Weight	8.50

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The AK860A HPE StorageWorks 48-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Plug-In Module is built for enhancing storage area network (SAN) infrastructures with reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity. Often found in enterprise data centers, this SAN director blade switch is designed to integrate seamlessly within HPE StorageWorks chassis environments. IT professionals and network administrators use this module to expand their SAN fabric capacity, enabling efficient storage traffic management and improved data flow. It's a solid choice for organizations aiming to maintain robust and scalable storage networks. Key Features Delivers 8Gb Fibre Channel speeds across 48 ports Compatible with SFP+ transceivers for diverse connection options Fits into StorageWorks SAN Director chassis for modular expansion Offers high port density to maximize network scalability Supports advanced SAN fabric services for optimized performance This module is typically deployed in medium to large scale data centers where SAN performance and reliability are critical. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data storage operations and facilitates high-speed access between servers and storage arrays.

Use Cases
The AK860A HPE 48-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ SAN Director Blade is typically deployed in enterprise data centers requiring robust, high-speed storage area networks. It is particularly suited for organizations managing large-scale virtualization environments, demanding low-latency and high-throughput storage connectivity. IT teams aiming to scale storage infrastructure with flexible port configurations benefit from its integration within HPE SAN director chassis. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance storage clusters in enterprise data centers to optimize I/O operations across multiple servers. Enabling scalable SAN fabrics for virtualization platforms that require consistent low latency and high bandwidth. Integrating with rack-mounted HPE SAN director chassis to expand port density in storage networks. Facilitating disaster recovery sites by providing reliable 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for synchronous replication workloads. Enhancing storage network performance in cloud service provider environments managing multi-tenant storage traffic. This module enhances operational efficiency by consolidating storage network infrastructure while maintaining performance integrity. Its scalability supports growing enterprise storage requirements, ensuring seamless data transfer and reduced bottlenecks within large SAN deployments.