Description
Advanced Network Management
The AM868B HP 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch is a high-performance storage area network (SAN) switch designed to provide advanced network management capabilities. It is equipped with 24 full fabric ports and 8 base ports that allow for scalable and flexible network connections. The switch is fully enabled with advanced management features that allow for efficient network management and monitoring.
Some of the key advanced network management features of the AM868B switch include:
- Fabric Management: The switch provides a centralized management interface that allows administrators to monitor, manage, and configure all switch components from a single location.
- Event Monitoring: The switch includes real-time event monitoring capabilities that allow administrators to track and manage system events such as errors, alarms, and status changes.
- Security Management: The switch provides robust security features that include access control lists (ACLs), secure shell (SSH), and secure socket layer (SSL) encryption to ensure secure data transmission and protection against unauthorized access.
- Performance Management: The switch provides real-time performance monitoring capabilities that allow administrators to track and manage network performance, including network utilization, response times, and system latency.
- Configuration Management: The switch provides a comprehensive configuration management system that allows administrators to store, manage, and recall switch configurations, making it easier to manage and maintain the switch over time.
High-Performance
The AM868B HP 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch is a high-performance storage area network (SAN) switch that provides efficient data transfer and storage management for businesses. The switch is designed to meet the needs of businesses with a large amount of data storage and transfer requirements.
The 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled refers to the number of ports on the switch. The switch has 8 ports that are used for fiber channel connections and 24 ports that are used for full fabric connectivity. The full fabric connectivity enables the switch to support multiple connections between different storage devices and servers, making it ideal for businesses with complex data storage and transfer requirements.
The switch also supports high-speed data transfer rates, which helps to improve the overall performance of the SAN. With speeds of up to 8 Gbps, businesses can transfer and store large amounts of data quickly and efficiently.
Another key feature of the AM868B HP 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch is its ability to provide reliable and secure data storage and transfer. The switch is equipped with advanced security features such as data encryption, which helps to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Easy Configuration and Management
The AM868B HP 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch is designed to be easy to configure and manage. This switch has a user-friendly interface and a variety of management tools that make it easy to set up and maintain a Storage Area Network (SAN).
The switch has a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) that provides a simple, intuitive way to manage and configure the switch. This interface allows administrators to easily monitor switch status, view switch ports, and configure switch parameters such as IP addresses, port speed, and access control.
The AM868B switch also supports the use of command-line interfaces (CLI) for those who prefer to manage their network from the command line. The CLI is a powerful tool that allows administrators to perform advanced configuration and management tasks, such as creating custom scripts and automating switch management.
In addition to the web GUI and CLI, the AM868B switch also supports SNMP, which enables administrators to monitor switch performance and status using third-party network management tools. This makes it easy to integrate the switch into existing network management systems and to monitor switch performance in real-time.
General Information about the HP AM868B
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# AM868B
- Type: Networking
- Interface: Switch 16 Ports Managed
Technical Information for Managed Switch
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1u
- Ports : 16 X 8gb Fibre Channel Sfp+
- 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
- Authentication Method : Radius
- Features : Full Duplex Capability, Auto-Sensing Per Device, Manageable
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45 – Management 1 X Rs-232 – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9) – Management 1 X 4 Pin Usb Type A – Management 16 X Sfp+
