Description
High-Speed 8GB Fibre Channel
High-speed 8GB Fibre Channel is a data transfer technology used in storage area network (SAN) systems. It provides fast and reliable data transfer between storage devices and servers, enabling high-speed data transfer and improved system performance.
In the context of the HP Storageworks AM866-63001 SAN switch, high-speed 8GB Fibre Channel provides the following benefits:
- Fast data transfer: The 8GB Fibre Channel transfer rate is eight times faster than traditional 1GB Fibre Channel, providing faster data transfer and improved system performance.
- Reliability: Fibre Channel is a highly reliable data transfer technology, reducing the risk of data loss or corruption and improving system availability.
- Scalability: The 8GB Fibre Channel technology in the AM866-63001 supports future growth and expansion of the storage network, allowing for the addition of more storage resources as needed.
- Improved storage utilization: The high-speed data transfer provided by 8GB Fibre Channel enables more effective and efficient use of storage resources, improving storage utilization.
Enhanced Data Availability
Enhanced data availability refers to the improvement in the availability of data in a system or network. In the context of the HP Storageworks AM866-63001 SAN switch, enhanced data availability is achieved through various features that increase the reliability and resilience of the switch, reducing the likelihood of data loss or unavailability.
Examples of features that contribute to enhanced data availability in the AM866-63001 include:
- Redundant power supply and cooling fans: These ensure that the switch continues to operate even if one component fails, minimizing downtime.
- Stackable design: The ability to stack multiple switches together enhances system reliability and reduces the impact of a switch failure on the overall system.
- High-speed 8GB Fibre Channel: This high-speed data transfer technology reduces the risk of data loss or corruption by providing fast and reliable data transfer.
- Error Correction: Error correction technology in the AM866-63001 helps to detect and correct data errors in real-time, further reducing the risk of data loss or corruption.
Management and Monitoring
Management and monitoring refer to the processes of controlling, managing, and monitoring a device or system to ensure its proper operation and performance. In the context of the HP Storageworks AM866-63001 SAN switch, management and monitoring is facilitated by various tools and features that allow administrators to effectively manage and monitor the switch, ensuring its optimal performance and availability.
Examples of management and monitoring features in the AM866-63001 include:
- Management software: The AM866-63001 includes management software that provides a graphical user interface for managing and monitoring the switch, allowing administrators to configure and manage the switch from a central location.
- Monitoring tools: The AM866-63001 includes monitoring tools such as error logs, performance monitoring, and alert notifications, which provide real-time information about the status and performance of the switch, allowing for quick problem resolution.
- Automated management: The AM866-63001 supports automated management features such as auto-discovery, configuration backup, and firmware updates, which simplify management and reduce the risk of errors.
- Remote management: The AM866-63001 supports remote management, allowing administrators to manage and monitor the switch from remote locations.
Main Specifications about the HP AM866-63001
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# AM866-63001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 8 Ports
Networking
- Ports Qty : 8
- Data Transfer Rate : 8.5 GBPS
- Data Link Protocol : 8gb Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Al, Fc-Al-2, Fc-Fg, Fc-Fla, Fc-Gs-2, Fc-Ph, Fc-Ph-2, Fc-Ph-3, Fc-Plda, Fc-Sw, Fc-Vi, Fc-Fh
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp, Telnet, Http
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Communication Mode : Full-Duplex
- Features : Full Duplex Capability, Auto-Sensing Per Device, Manageable
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) : ( 8 ) X Sfp+
- Interfaces : 1 X Management – Ethernet 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45 1 X Management – Rs-232 – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9) 1 X Management – 4 Pin Usb Type A
Power
- Power Device : Power Supply – Internal
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
