HP 8/8 (8) Full Fabric Ports Enabled SAN Switch AM867A#AC3 Leaflet
Product codes
AM867A#AC3
The new 8/8 Base SAN Switch and 8/8 SAN Switch are targeted for small to medium sized enterprises and are ideal for entry-level
SANs, and as an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments. The 8/8 Base SAN Switch and 8/8 SAN Switch provide SAN
connectivity that simplifies IT management infrastructures, improves system performance, maximizes the value of virtual server
deployments, and reduces overall storage costs.
SANs, and as an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments. The 8/8 Base SAN Switch and 8/8 SAN Switch provide SAN
connectivity that simplifies IT management infrastructures, improves system performance, maximizes the value of virtual server
deployments, and reduces overall storage costs.
The 8/8 SAN Switch integrates innovative hardware and software features that make it easy to deploy, manage, and integrate into
a wide range of IT environments. The 8 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel 8/8 Base SAN Switch provides a simple, affordable, single-switch
solution for a new, small SAN installation and connects to storage and servers only. An optional Full Fabric SAN scaling license
provides connectivity to other switches. The 8/8 SAN Switch has 8 active ports and can be connected to multiple switches and scale
to full fabric limits as defined in the SAN Design Guide. Both new 8 port switches provide growth options with Ports On Demand, the
ability to activate additional ports in 8 port increments to a maximum of 24 ports. This provides the flexibility to start small and grow
storage networks in a non-disruptive manner. In addition, organizations can choose to initially deploy 4 Gbit/sec SFPs and upgrade
to 8 Gbit/sec SFP+ at a later date when necessary.
a wide range of IT environments. The 8 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel 8/8 Base SAN Switch provides a simple, affordable, single-switch
solution for a new, small SAN installation and connects to storage and servers only. An optional Full Fabric SAN scaling license
provides connectivity to other switches. The 8/8 SAN Switch has 8 active ports and can be connected to multiple switches and scale
to full fabric limits as defined in the SAN Design Guide. Both new 8 port switches provide growth options with Ports On Demand, the
ability to activate additional ports in 8 port increments to a maximum of 24 ports. This provides the flexibility to start small and grow
storage networks in a non-disruptive manner. In addition, organizations can choose to initially deploy 4 Gbit/sec SFPs and upgrade
to 8 Gbit/sec SFP+ at a later date when necessary.
The 8/8 SAN Switch significantly increases performance and functionality for SANs at an entry-level price. The 8/8 SAN Switch
provides auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec full duplex performance to enable up to 128 Gbit/sec of uncongested throughput.
Auto-sensing and speed-matching of data traffic provides interoperability with previous 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec devices. To provide
more targeted performance, enhanced Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking combines up to eight ISLs between a pair of switches into a
single, logical high-speed trunk capable of up to 64 Gbit/sec of throughput. The evolutionary design provides these capabilities
while consuming less than 2.5 watts of power per port for exceptional power and cooling efficiency.
provides auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec full duplex performance to enable up to 128 Gbit/sec of uncongested throughput.
Auto-sensing and speed-matching of data traffic provides interoperability with previous 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec devices. To provide
more targeted performance, enhanced Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking combines up to eight ISLs between a pair of switches into a
single, logical high-speed trunk capable of up to 64 Gbit/sec of throughput. The evolutionary design provides these capabilities
while consuming less than 2.5 watts of power per port for exceptional power and cooling efficiency.
An optional enhanced Power Pack+ software bundle can be purchased separately and includes Adaptive Networking, Fabric
Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Advanced Performance Monitor, and Server Application Optimization. The software bundle
provides the SAN administrator with the necessary tools to proactively monitor the health and performance thresholds of the network,
while also ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability. Enhanced capabilities are based on the new
Adaptive Networking software, a suite of tools for optimizing fabric behavior and ensuring ample bandwidth for mission-critical
applications. Power Pack+ software enables infrastructure management through a single-pane-of-glass.
Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Advanced Performance Monitor, and Server Application Optimization. The software bundle
provides the SAN administrator with the necessary tools to proactively monitor the health and performance thresholds of the network,
while also ensuring the highest levels of security, scalability and manageability. Enhanced capabilities are based on the new
Adaptive Networking software, a suite of tools for optimizing fabric behavior and ensuring ample bandwidth for mission-critical
applications. Power Pack+ software enables infrastructure management through a single-pane-of-glass.
The 8 port 8 Gb/s 8/8 Base SAN Switch
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks 8/8 Base SAN Switch and 8/8 SAN
Switch Family
Overview
DA - 13042 Europe, Middle East and Africa QuickSpecs — Version 6 — 12.4.2009
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