The AK860A HPE DC San Director 8GB Fibre Channel 48-Ports Switch is a high-performance, advanced data center connectivity solution designed for use in Fibre Channel SAN environments. It features 48 ports of 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, with support for advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), data compression, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. This switch is designed for use in high-density data center environments, and offers high availability, scalability, and security features to ensure reliable and secure data storage and transfer. Additionally, this switch provides tools for managing and monitoring the health and performance of the SAN, as well as providing detailed reporting and analytics capabilities.
Management of the AK860A HPE DC San Director 8GB Fibre Channel 48-Ports Switch can be performed using the HPE SAN Director software. This software allows for the configuration, monitoring, and management of the switch from a central location. The software also provides advanced features such as performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.
Monitoring of the AK860A HPE DC San Director 8GB Fibre Channel 48-Ports Switch can be performed using the HPE SAN Director software. The software provides real-time monitoring of the switch's performance, including data such as port status, traffic statistics, and error counts. The software also allows for the creation of custom alerts and notifications for specific events, such as a port going offline or a high error rate.
In addition to the HPE SAN Director software, the AK860A HPE DC San Director 8GB Fibre Channel 48-Ports Switch also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for monitoring and management. This allows for the integration of the switch into a larger network management system, such as HPE OpenView or other third-party SNMP management software.
The AK860A HPE DC San Director 8GB Fibre Channel 48-Ports Switch offers several flexible deployment options to meet the needs of various data center environments. These options include:
- Standalone deployment: The switch can be deployed as a standalone device, providing a simple and cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized data centers.
- Fabric deployment: The switch can be deployed as part of a fabric, allowing for increased scalability and redundancy. This is ideal for larger data centers with high-availability requirements.
- Virtualized deployment: The switch can be virtualized and deployed as a virtual appliance, providing a more flexible and cost-effective solution for data centers that are moving towards a software-defined infrastructure.
- Hybrid deployment: The switch can be deployed in a hybrid environment, allowing for the integration of both Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. This is ideal for data centers that are transitioning from a traditional Fibre Channel infrastructure to a more modern, converged infrastructure.
- Cloud deployment: The switch can also be deployed in a cloud environment, allowing for easy integration with public and private cloud services. This is ideal for data centers that are moving towards a cloud-based infrastructure.
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# AK860A
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 48 Ports
- Enclosure Type : Plug-In Module
- Ports : 48 X SFP
- Interfaces : 48 X SFP (Mini-Gbic)
- Installed Modules Qty (Max):( 48 Installed) / 48 (Max)
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30-days to 3 years warranty:
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