How many Fibre Channel ports are included?

This model includes 8 Fibre Channel ports rated at 8Gb/s. That information is explicitly stated in the specifications and is the key storage-network capacity for this converged switch.

Is this a converged Ethernet and Fibre Channel switch?

Yes. The product is identified as the 2408 FCoE Converged Network Switch, and the category lists both 24 x 10GbE CEE and 8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel. That confirms combined Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity in one platform.

What product level is listed for AP802A?

The provided product data lists the product level as Enterprise. That helps procurement teams align the switch with enterprise-class infrastructure requirements already defined in the catalog data.

What is the exact model name for this Hewlett-Packard switch?

The model is listed as 2408 FCoE Converged Network Switch. The SKU is AP802A, and the category further identifies it as a 2408 FCoE Base configuration with 24 x 10GbE CEE and 8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel.

AP802A - HP 2408 FCoE Base Converged Network Switch Switch

Name: AP802A - HP 2408 FCoE Base Converged Network Switch Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AP802A

AP802A - HP 2408 FCoE Base Converged Network Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

Hewlett-Packard AP802A is the 2408 FCoE Converged Network Switch for enterprise environments. It combines 24 Ethernet ports rated for 10GbE performance with 8 Fibre Channel ports rated for 8Gb/s performance, supporting converged network designs in a single platform. The product category identifies it as a 2408 FCoE Base configuration with 24 x 10GbE CEE and 8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel. As a converged network switch, it is intended for deployments that need both Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity in one device. The provided data does not include additional performance, power consumption, or interface details beyond these port counts and rates, so procurement planning should be based on the listed specifications only.

24 x 10GbE CEE Ethernet ports
8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
FCoE converged network switch
Enterprise product level
2408 FCoE Base configuration
Hewlett-Packard AP802A model

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Featuring

Product Name
Manufacturer part #	AP802A
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	2408 FCoE Base Converged Network Switch
Series	HP StorageWorks 2408 FCoE
SFP Slots	8
Manageable	Yes
Part Class	Power Pack+ configuration
Form Factor	Converged network switch, rack-mountable
Product Code	AP802A
Product Line	2408 FCoE Converged Network Switch

Best for

FCoE core
Suitable for environments that need a converged network switch with both 24 x 10GbE CEE ports and 8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports. The mixed connectivity supports fabrics that combine Ethernet and Fibre Channel in one platform.
SAN edge
Fits SAN edge roles where Fibre Channel connectivity is required alongside Ethernet networking. The 8 Fibre Channel ports provide 8Gb/s performance, while the 24 Ethernet ports provide 10GbE performance.
Converged networking
Appropriate for deployments built around converged Ethernet and storage networking. The product category and listed port mix show a single switch designed for combined 10GbE CEE and Fibre Channel connectivity.

Frequently asked questions

How many Ethernet ports does this switch provide?

The product data lists 24 Ethernet ports with 10GbE performance. The category also describes them as 24 x 10GbE CEE, so buyers can plan around 24 high-speed Ethernet connections from this switch.

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Product Type	FCoE Converged Network Switch

Interoperability	Interoperates with 1Gb/s, 2Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, and 8 Gb/s B-Series SAN Switches

Compatible Rack Unit	1U

Performance

Throughput	608 Gbps aggregate switching capacity
CEE Media Type	Hot-pluggable, 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ supports Short-Reach and Long-Reach optical transceivers, copper twinax cables of one, three, or five meters
Fibre Channel Media Type	Hot-pluggable, Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP and SFP+, LC connector
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	8 Gbit/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	8 Fibre Channel, 1 management
Total Ports	32 ports total
CEE Port Type	CEE (Converged Enhanced Ethernet) ports for FCoE
10GbE CEE Ports	24 x 10GbE Converged Enhanced Ethernet ports
Active CEE Ports	24 active CEE ports
Optical Connector	LC connector
Switching Capacity	608 Gbps aggregate switching capacity
Ethernet Port Speed	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slot Type	SFP
Fibre Channel Ports	8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
Management Port Count	1
Fiber Channel Port Type	E_Port, U_Port, FL_Port
Fibre Channel Port Type	Eight Fibre Channel universal, self configuring (E, F, M, and FL) ports
Fibre Channel Port Speed	Auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb; programmable to fixed 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb speed
Active Fibre Channel Ports	8 active Fibre Channel ports
Supported Fibre Channel Port Modes	E, F, M, and FL
Fibre Channel Port Speeds Supported	1, 2, 4, 8 Gbit/sec auto sensing