Description
Improved Data Transfer Speeds
Enhanced Network Security
The AM868B HP 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch is designed to provide enhanced network security to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in a Storage Area Network (SAN). The switch comes with a range of security features that protect against unauthorized access and data theft.
- Access Control: The switch supports various authentication methods such as username/password, digital certificates, and LDAP/RADIUS to ensure that only authorized users can access the network.
- Encryption: The switch supports data encryption to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access while in transit. This helps to secure data transmission between devices within the SAN.
- Firewall: The switch comes equipped with a firewall that blocks unauthorized access to the network and protects against attacks such as denial of service (DoS) and man-in-the-middle (MitM).
- VLANs: The switch supports Virtual LANs (VLANs) which help to segment the network and increase security. This ensures that data transmitted between devices within the same VLAN cannot be accessed by unauthorized users.
- Port Security: The switch supports port security that allows administrators to restrict access to specific ports based on MAC addresses. This helps to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
- Logging and Reporting: The switch provides detailed logs and reports that can be used to monitor network activity and detect any suspicious activity. This helps to identify potential security threats and take appropriate action.
In conclusion, the AM868B HP 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch provides enhanced network security to protect against unauthorized access and data theft. The switch’s security features ensure that sensitive data is protected at all times and help to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in a SAN.
Scalable and Expandable
The HP 8/24 Base Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch (AM868B) is designed to be scalable and expandable. This means that it can be easily upgraded to accommodate growth in the storage area network (SAN) environment as the number of devices and users increase.
Scalability refers to the ability to increase the performance of the switch without having to replace it. For example, if the switch is running out of capacity, it can be upgraded with additional memory or processing power.
Expandability refers to the ability to add more ports to the switch as the number of devices in the SAN increases. This allows the switch to connect to more devices and support more data traffic.
The HP AM868B switch supports full fabric ports, which means that it can be connected to other switches and expand the SAN environment. This feature allows administrators to easily add more devices to the SAN and keep the network running smoothly.
General Information about the HP AM868B
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# AM868B
- Type: Networking
- Interface: Switch 16 Ports Managed
Technical Information
- 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+