{"product_id":"hpe-brocade-8-12c-san-switch-bladesystem-c-class","title":"HPE Brocade 8\/12c SAN Switch for BladeSystem c-Class","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Brocade 8\/12c SAN Switch for BladeSystem c-Class\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBrocade 8\/12c SAN Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for organizations requiring high-performance storage area network connectivity within HPE BladeSystem c-Class environments. This \u003cstrong\u003e12-port managed plug-in module\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers \u003cstrong\u003e8 Gbps Fibre Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e performance, enabling seamless integration and reliable SAN fabric expansion. Ideal for data centers, virtualization platforms, and enterprise storage deployments, this switch provides the bandwidth and manageability needed for demanding I\/O-intensive workloads while maintaining ease of deployment in blade enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-port managed Fibre Channel switch with 8 Gbps performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-in module design for seamless BladeSystem c-Class integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbedded management for simplified SAN fabric administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-bandwidth connectivity for enterprise storage environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports mixed-speed Fibre Channel operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power and cooling for reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-blocking fabric architecture for optimal throughput\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAJ820BR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-in Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbedded Web Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-blocking Fibre Channel\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\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Brocade 8\/12c SAN Switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brocade 8\/12c is a managed Fibre Channel switch designed to provide high-bandwidth SAN connectivity within HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It enables reliable storage fabric expansion and supports enterprise virtualization and data center environments requiring 8 Gbps performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does the 12-port managed switch provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brocade 8\/12c features 12 Fibre Channel ports, each operating at 8 Gbps, delivering substantial bandwidth for connecting blade servers to storage arrays and SAN fabric infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Brocade 8\/12c compatible with HPE BladeSystem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Brocade 8\/12c is specifically engineered as a plug-in module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, providing native integration with simplified deployment and management capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat management capabilities does this SAN switch offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch includes embedded management features accessible via web interface, enabling administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the Fibre Channel fabric directly from the BladeSystem management console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41633633304651,"sku":"AJ820BR","price":8643.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-Brocade-812c-SAN-Switch-for-BladeSystem-c-Class.jpg?v=1787316545","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-brocade-8-12c-san-switch-bladesystem-c-class","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}