What types of interfaces are available on the AP864B switch?

The AP864B provides two interface types. It includes 16 ports for 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, suitable for SAN environments, and 6 ports for 1GbE IP extension. This mix allows the switch to handle both Fibre Channel storage networking and Ethernet-based IP extension tasks together.

Is the AP864B suitable for SAN extension over IP?

Yes, the AP864B is categorized as an FCIP extension SAN switch. It combines 16x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports with 6x 1GbE ports, enabling Fibre Channel over IP extension scenarios. This makes it suitable for organizations that need to extend Fibre Channel SANs using IP network infrastructure.

What kind of environments is the AP864B designed for?

The AP864B is classified at the enterprise product level and as an FCIP extension SAN switch. With 16x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports and 6x 1GbE ports, it is designed for enterprise data centers and storage environments that require both Fibre Channel SAN connectivity and IP extension capabilities.

Can the AP864B be used where both SAN and IP connectivity are required?

Yes, the AP864B is intended for mixed SAN and IP environments. It offers 16x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for SAN connectivity and 6x 1GbE ports for IP extension. This allows organizations to support Fibre Channel storage traffic and IP-based extension from a single enterprise network switch.

AP864B - HP 1606 FCIP 16-pt Enabled 8Gb FC 6-pt 1GbE Power Pack+ Switch 6 x 1GbE ports Switch

Name: AP864B - HP 1606 FCIP 16-pt Enabled 8Gb FC 6-pt 1GbE Power Pack+ Switch 6 x 1GbE ports Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AP864B
Price: 3525 USD
Availability: InStock

AP864B - HP 1606 FCIP 16-pt Enabled 8Gb FC 6-pt 1GbE Power Pack+ Switch 6 x 1GbE ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise AP864B is the HP 1606 FCIP Power Pack+ Switch, designed as an enterprise network switch for SAN extension environments. Categorized as an FCIP extension SAN switch, it delivers 22 ports that combine 8Gb Fibre Channel and 1GbE IP extension connectivity. With 16 ports for 8Gb Fibre Channel and 6 ports for 1GbE, it supports Fibre Channel storage networking alongside IP extension requirements in a single platform. This integrated design simplifies deployment for organizations that need both SAN connectivity and IP-based extension capabilities. As an enterprise-level solution, the AP864B aligns with data center and storage teams that standardize on Fibre Channel while also requiring Ethernet-based links for IP extension. The HP 1606 FCIP configuration helps centralize management and connectivity planning for mixed Fibre Channel and Ethernet infrastructures.

22-port FCIP extension SAN switch for mixed connectivity
16x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for SAN environments
6x 1GbE ports dedicated to IP extension needs
Enterprise-level design for data center deployments
Combines Fibre Channel and Ethernet in one platform
Supports FCIP extension use cases for SANs

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Manufacturer part #	AP864B
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	1606 FCIP 16-pt Enabled 8Gb FC 6-pt 1GbE Power Pack+ Switch
Series	1606 Extension Switch
Part Class	Enterprise storage networking switch
Technology	Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) storage networking
Form Factor	Rack-mountable switch
FCIP Support	Supports FCIP for SAN extension
Product Line	HP StorageWorks
Product Type	Extension SAN switch

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SAN extension
Suitable for environments that require FCIP extension SAN functionality, using the HP 1606 FCIP design to connect Fibre Channel storage networks over IP-based infrastructure.
Mixed FC and IP connectivity
Ideal for infrastructures needing both 8Gb Fibre Channel and 1GbE IP extension, leveraging the 16x 8Gb FC ports and 6x 1GbE ports in a single switch.
Enterprise data centers
Designed as an enterprise network switch, appropriate for data centers standardizing on 8Gb Fibre Channel SANs alongside 1GbE IP connectivity.
Consolidated storage networking
Useful for teams wanting to consolidate Fibre Channel storage networking and IP extension on one platform with 22 total ports.
Storage and network convergence planning
Supports planning efforts where storage administrators and network teams must align around both FC and Ethernet connectivity using a single enterprise switch.

Total Ports	22 ports
Ethernet Ports	6 x 1GbE ports
Switching Capacity	268 Gb/s
Fibre Channel Ports	16 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
Basic Switching RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Quantity	16

HP 1606 FCIP 16-pt Enabled 8Gb FC 6-pt 1GbE Power Pack+ Switch 6 x 1GbE ports Switch

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