Description
Advanced Network Management
The HPE StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch Advanced Network Management (AM868A) is a 16-port Fibre Channel switch designed for storage area network (SAN) environments. It offers advanced network management features and connectivity options to simplify SAN deployment and maintenance. The switch supports 8 Gbps Fibre Channel and 24 ports, providing high-speed data transfer and increased connectivity to storage devices. The advanced network management features allow for easy configuration and monitoring of the SAN, making it a cost-effective and efficient solution for modern data center needs.
Performance and Scalability
The AM868A HPE StorageWorks 8/24 16 Ports SAN Switch is a Fibre Channel switch that offers performance and scalability for enterprise storage networks. It is designed for high-performance storage area network (SAN) environments and provides up to 8 Gbps per port for fast data transfer.
With 16 ports, the AM868A switch can support a large number of devices and provide high-speed connectivity for multiple servers and storage arrays. The switch is also scalable, which means that it can be easily expanded as the storage network grows. This helps to ensure that the storage network is always able to meet the performance requirements of the business.
In addition to its performance and scalability, the AM868A switch also provides robust data protection features, such as redundant power supplies and fan modules, which help to minimize downtime and ensure the reliability of the storage network. The switch also supports advanced management features, such as automatic failover, which helps to minimize downtime and ensure that the storage network is always available to users.
Data Protection and Security
AM868A HPE StorageWorks 8/24 16 Ports SAN Switch is a data protection and security device that helps ensure the security and reliability of data in storage area networks (SANs). This switch provides a high-performance and flexible infrastructure for storage networks by allowing multiple servers and storage devices to communicate with each other, thereby reducing the risk of data loss or corruption.
The 16 ports allow for the connection of multiple servers and storage devices, and the switch supports 8 Gbps Fibre Channel and 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports. This allows for fast and reliable data transfers between devices.
The data protection and security features of the AM868A HPE StorageWorks 8/24 16 Ports SAN Switch include:
- Encryption: Data transmitted over the switch can be encrypted, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure and protected.
- Authentication: The switch supports authentication protocols, such as RADIUS and TACACS, to help prevent unauthorized access to the network.
- Access control: The switch allows for the creation of user groups and access permissions, making it easier to control who has access to sensitive data.
- Logging: The switch provides detailed logs of all activity on the network, making it easier to identify potential security threats and respond to them quickly.
- Disaster recovery: The switch supports disaster recovery features, such as automatic failover, which helps to minimize downtime and ensure that data is protected in the event of a hardware failure.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number: AM868A
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: 16 Port
- Device Type : Switch
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1u
Networking
- Data Transfer Rate : 8.5 GBPS
- Data Link Protocol : 8 GB 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
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp, Telnet, HTTP
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Communication Mode : Full-Duplex
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) : 16 ( 16 ) X Sfp (Mini-Gbic)
- Interfaces :
- 1 X Management – Ethernet 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45
- 1 X Management – Rs-232 – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9)
Power
- Power Device : Power Supply – Internal
- Voltage Required : AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
