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AM866A#ABA HP StorageWorks 8-Port 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch

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AM866A#ABA
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8-port SAN switch with 8.5Gbps throughput per port
  • Supports Fibre Channel connectivity for storage area networks
  • Designed for high-speed data transfer and low latency
  • Ideal for mid-sized storage environments and data centers
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$313.29

Product Overview

The HP StorageWorks 8/8 Base SAN Switch offers eight Fibre Channel ports designed for smooth storage networking within data centers. It fits in setups where consistent, high-speed access to storage devices is needed without unnecessary complexity. Its role is to connect servers and storage efficiently, helping maintain steady data flow and enabling storage management tasks in medium-scale enterprise environments.

General Information

Brand HP
Condition Refurbished

Technical Information

Switch Ports 8
Number of Ports 8-Ports
Port Type SFP+
Port Speed 8.5Gbps (8Gb Fibre Channel)
POE Support No
VLAN Support No
Layer Support Layer 2
Connector Type SFP+ (LC)

Management and Configuration

Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces Serial Console (RJ-45), SSH, Telnet, Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Port Security, Secure Shell (SSH)
Management Type CLI, Web-Based GUI, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics

Weight 3.00


Product Description

The HP StorageWorks 8/8 Base SAN Switch is built for managing storage area networks with reliable performance and speed. It provides eight Fibre Channel ports, each capable of delivering up to 8.5Gbps, making it suitable for fast data movement across connected storage devices.

Often found in mid-sized data centers or enterprise storage setups, this switch helps maintain efficient communication between servers and storage arrays. IT professionals managing storage infrastructure benefit from its straightforward deployment and consistent throughput, optimizing storage access and backup operations.

Key Features

  • Eight Fibre Channel ports running at 8.5Gbps for fast and stable connections
  • Supports zoning and fabric services for flexible network management
  • Offers low latency to improve storage response times
  • Compatible with a wide range of storage devices and servers
  • Compact design fits well within standard rack setups

This SAN switch is typically deployed to connect storage arrays and servers, enabling high-speed data transfers in environments where storage reliability and performance are critical. It plays a key role in supporting backup solutions, virtualization, and large data workflows without introducing significant bottlenecks.


Use Cases

The HP StorageWorks 8-Port 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch is predominantly deployed in mid-sized data centers and enterprise storage environments where consistent and high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays is critical. IT teams managing storage clusters requiring low latency and efficient data transfers find this switch particularly beneficial for maintaining streamlined SAN operations.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting virtualization host servers to shared Fibre Channel storage in enterprise virtualized environments.
  • Deploying in mid-sized data centers to support SAN traffic for database and transactional workloads.
  • Integrating with rack-mounted storage systems for centralized backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Facilitating storage area network segmentation in multi-tenant SMB IT infrastructures.
  • Supporting consolidated storage for high-performance computing clusters requiring low-latency data access.

This switch enables efficient data flow and scalability within SAN topologies by providing sufficient bandwidth and port density for growing storage demands. Its design allows IT administrators to optimize storage traffic management and maintain operational consistency in dynamic enterprise environments.


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AM866A#ABA HP StorageWorks 8-Port 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch
AM866A#ABA HP StorageWorks 8-Port 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch
$313.29