{"product_id":"hpe-8-8-san-switch-8gbps-fibre-channel-am867cr","title":"HPE 8\/8 SAN Switch - 8 Gbit\/s Fibre Channel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE 8\/8 SAN Switch - 8 Gbit\/s Fibre Channel Storage Networking\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE 8\/8 SAN Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e8 Gbit\/s Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers requiring reliable, managed connectivity between servers and storage arrays. This \u003cstrong\u003e8-port rack-mountable switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers centralized fabric management and consistent high-speed data transfer for mission-critical SAN environments. Ideal for organizations deploying Fibre Channel storage networks that demand low-latency performance and enterprise-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Full Fabric Ports Enabled for complete Fibre Channel connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Gbit\/s port speed for high-bandwidth storage data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1U rack-mountable form factor for space-efficient deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaged switch with centralized SAN fabric administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability with 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports redundant fabric configurations for high availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency switching architecture for consistent performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM867CR#ABU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel SAN Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Fibre Channel Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Gbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U Rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Full Fabric Ports Enabled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentralized SAN Fabric Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an 8 Gbit\/s Fibre Channel switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e8 Gbit\/s Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e connects servers and storage devices in a SAN fabric, enabling high-speed data transfer with low latency. The HPE 8\/8 model is ideal for enterprise storage networks requiring reliable, managed connectivity and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does the HPE 8\/8 SAN Switch have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE 8\/8 features \u003cstrong\u003e8 full fabric ports enabled\u003c\/strong\u003e, each operating at 8 Gbit\/s. This provides ample connectivity for mid-sized SAN deployments while maintaining a compact 1U form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE 8\/8 suitable for rack-mount installations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003e8-port rack-mountable switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for 1U rack deployment, making it ideal for data centers with space constraints. Its compact form factor integrates seamlessly into standard server racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat management capabilities does this Fibre Channel switch offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE 8\/8 provides centralized SAN fabric management, allowing administrators to monitor and control storage network traffic, configure fabric policies, and ensure optimal performance across connected servers and storage arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41636031725643,"sku":"AM867CR#ABU","price":7612.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-8-8-san-switch-8gbps-fibre-channel-am867cr","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}