HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+
The HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ is a high-performance 48-port 8Gb Fibre Channel switch engineered for enterprise storage area networks requiring reliable, scalable connectivity. This fully managed, rack-mountable 2U device delivers exceptional performance for organizations deploying mission-critical SAN infrastructure. With 48 x 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports and advanced fabric capabilities, it's ideal for data centers, virtualization environments, and enterprise storage deployments that demand redundancy and remote management control.
Key Features
- 48 x 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports for high-speed storage connectivity
- Fully managed switch with advanced fabric features and traffic optimization
- Rack-mountable 2U form factor for efficient data center deployment
- Power redundancy support for enhanced reliability and uptime
- Remote management via SNMP, Telnet, and HTTP protocols
- Enterprise-grade SAN switch designed for mission-critical environments
- Scalable architecture supporting growing storage infrastructure needs
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Part Number |
AM872BR |
| Product Type |
Managed Fibre Channel Switch |
| Port Count |
48 ports |
| Port Type |
8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable 2U |
| Management Interface |
SNMP, Telnet, HTTP |
| Power Features |
Redundant power supply support |
| Application |
Enterprise Storage Area Networks (SAN) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an 8Gb Fibre Channel switch used for?
An 8Gb Fibre Channel switch provides high-speed connectivity for storage area networks, enabling fast data transfer between servers and storage arrays. The HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ with 48 ports supports large-scale enterprise storage deployments requiring reliable, low-latency SAN connectivity.
Is the HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes, this managed 48-port switch is ideal for virtualization environments. Its advanced fabric features, power redundancy, and remote management capabilities make it well-suited for data centers running virtual infrastructure with demanding storage requirements.
How is the HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ managed remotely?
The switch supports remote management through multiple protocols including SNMP, Telnet, and HTTP, allowing IT administrators to monitor and configure the rack-mountable SAN switch from anywhere in the network, ensuring efficient operations and quick troubleshooting.
What are the power redundancy benefits?
Power redundancy in this enterprise SAN switch ensures continuous operation even if one power supply fails, eliminating single points of failure and maintaining critical storage connectivity for mission-critical business applications.
