What performance does the HP 8/80 Power Pack+ provide?

Delivers full 8 Gbit/sec 1:1 non-blocking performance for up to 80 ports, yielding 1280 Gbps aggregate bandwidth. Supports 1/2/4/8 Gb/s autosensing and ISL Trunking up to 64 Gbit/sec between switches, powered by Freescale MPC8548 1.3 GHz CPU for high-throughput virtual data centers.

What form factor and mounting options are available?

2U rackmount chassis with included rackmount kit. Features hot-swappable redundant components for high availability. Compact design reduces rack space while supporting dense core or edge deployments in consolidated fabrics.

What software is included in Power Pack+?

Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, Zoning, Adaptive Networking, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Advanced Performance Monitoring, Server Application Optimization, Fabric Watch. Enables QoS, alerts, and optimization for enterprise SAN management efficiency.

Does it support backward compatibility?

Yes, autosenses 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s speeds on all ports, protecting legacy HBA/controller investments. Interoperates with B-series switches; full 8Gb end-to-end requires matching 8Gb components for optimal performance.

What management interfaces are provided?

Built-in Gigabit Ethernet port for B-series SAN tools, console/USB ports, Fabric Watch for alerts. Advanced management suite supports zoning, monitoring, and non-disruptive upgrades, simplifying operations in large fabrics.

AM872B - HP 29434 Switch | US IT Hardware

Name: AM872B - HP 29434 Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AM872B

AM872B - HP 29434 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP 8/80 Power Pack+ (SKU: AM872B) is an enterprise-grade B-series 8/80 SAN Switch designed for medium to large organizations requiring scalable, high-availability Fibre Channel connectivity. It supports up to 80 ports at full 8 Gbit/sec 1:1 performance, delivering 1280 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in a compact 2U rackmount form factor with included rackmount kit. Featuring 48 fixed Fibre Channel expansion slots, it autosenses 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s speeds and enables high-speed ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/sec. The Power Pack+ includes Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, Zoning, Adaptive Networking, Extended Fabric, Performance Monitoring, Server Application Optimization, and Fabric Watch. Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports facilitate management via B-series tools. Ideal for core or edge deployment in virtual data centers, it ensures non-blocking architecture, hot-swappable components, and QoS for optimized application performance in consolidated SAN environments.

48-80 ports at 8Gb/s full duplex, 1280 Gbps bandwidth
Autosensing 1/2/4/8 Gb/s with ISL trunking to 64 Gbit/sec
2U rackmount with hot-swappable components
Advanced Fabric OS, Adaptive Networking, Fabric Watch
Non-blocking architecture, no oversubscription
Gigabit Ethernet management, QoS support

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Featuring

Supported Protocols
Manufacturer part #	AM872B
Brand	HP
Condition	New
SKU	AM872B
Model	29434
Category	Network Switches
Technology	8Gb Fibre Channel
Product Line	B-series 8/80 SAN Switch
Product Type	SAN Switch
Management Software	Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, Power Pack+ software including Adaptive Networking, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Advanced Performance Monitoring, Server Application Optimization, Fabric Watch

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

Enterprise Core SAN
Serves as high-density core switch with 1280 Gbps bandwidth and up to 80 ports at 8 Gbit/sec, enabling single-domain fabrics for high port count needs without director-class complexity.
Data Center Edge
Provides 48-80 port fan-out from core fabrics using less than half the devices of 32/40-port switches, with autosensing 1-8 Gb/s ports and rackmount design.
Virtualized Environments
Optimizes performance via Adaptive Networking, QoS, and ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/sec, supporting consolidated virtual data centers with Fabric Watch monitoring.
Scalable Fabrics
Ports on Demand scalability from 48 to 80 ports in 16-port increments, with non-disruptive upgrades and hot-pluggable components for growing storage demands.

Frequently asked questions

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Management Interface	B-series SAN management and monitoring tools; Fabric Watch for alerts

Network & Communication

Bandwidth	1280 Gbps
Performance	Full 8 Gbit/sec 1:1 performance for up to 80 ports; Provides 1 Gb, 2 Gb, 4 Gb, 8 Gb/s
ISL Trunking	High-speed data path up to 64 Gbit/sec between 8Gb/s switches

Rack Units	2U
Form Factor	2U rackmount
Mounting Type	Rackmount kit included

Ethernet Speed	Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports
Quantity of Expansion Slots	48
Fixed Ports/Expansion Slot Details	48 x Fibre Channel Expansion Slots

HP 29434 Switch