Name: AM870A HP 24-Port 8/40Gbps Fibre Channel Switch Power Pack
Brand: HP
SKU: AM870A
Price: 582.10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AM870A HP Fibre Channel switch offers 24 high-speed ports with flexible 8/40 Gbps support, making it a solid choice for storage networks. It fits well in active data centers where stable and rapid data exchange between servers and storage arrays is essential.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AM870A

Technical Information
product type	Fibre Channel Switch
Product Category	Network Switches

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The HP AM870A Fibre Channel switch provides robust connectivity for storage area networks, supporting high data transfer rates of 8 and 40 Gbps. This switch is built for environments that demand reliable, low-latency data movement, commonly found in enterprise data centers and storage infrastructures. Ideal for IT professionals managing SANs, the AM870A facilitates efficient and scalable storage networking. It's often used to connect servers and storage devices, ensuring smooth data flow within complex systems. Key Features Supports 24 Fibre Channel ports with mixed 8 and 40 Gbps speeds Includes power pack for stable, continuous operation Designed to handle intensive data center workloads Integrates easily into existing SAN architectures Provides reliable connectivity with low latency This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where high-speed storage access is critical. Its role is to connect multiple storage devices and servers, enabling fast and dependable data transfer. Users benefit from its performance and scalability, which help maintain efficient storage networks without interruptions.

Use Cases
The AM870A HP 24-Port 8/40Gbps Fibre Channel Switch is primarily utilized in enterprise SAN environments where high-throughput and low-latency storage networking are critical. It serves organizations with demanding data center operations requiring seamless server-to-storage connectivity and scalable infrastructure. How It's Used: Deployed in large-scale data centers to manage storage clusters supporting virtualization workloads. Used by enterprise IT teams to facilitate high-speed backup and recovery processes across multiple storage arrays. Integrated into SAN fabric for financial institutions requiring reliable and low-latency transaction data processing. Implemented in cloud service provider environments to ensure fast access to centralized storage resources for multi-tenant applications. Supporting video production studios with high-bandwidth storage needs for real-time editing and content delivery. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed connectivity and scalability, allowing organizations to adapt their storage networks as demands grow. Its robust design supports intensive workloads while maintaining stability in complex SAN topologies.

AM870A HP 24-Port 8/40Gbps Fibre Channel Switch Power Pack

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