What ports does the HP Brocade 8/24c SAN Switch support?

It has 24 active ports: 16 x 8Gb Fibre Channel backplane for internal BladeSystem connectivity and 8 x 8Gb SFP+ external ports. Ports auto-sense 2/4/8 Gbps and support SFP/SFP+ media types, shipping with four short-wave 8Gb SFP+ transceivers.

What is the bandwidth capacity?

Delivers 384 Gbps end-to-end full-duplex aggregate bandwidth across 24 ports at 8 Gbps each. ISL Trunking combines up to eight ports for 64 Gbps balanced throughput, ideal for high-performance SAN fabrics.

Is it compatible with HPE BladeSystem c-Class?

Yes, designed as a hot-pluggable embedded module for BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It integrates with 16 internal ports to blades, shares power/cooling, and works with HP Onboard Administrator for management.

What management options are available?

Supports Brocade CLI, Web Tools, Fabric Manager (optional), SNMP, Telnet, HTTP, SMI-S. Power Pack+ adds Fabric Vision, Adaptive Networking, and performance monitoring for optimized data flow.

Can ports be upgraded or scaled?

Starts with standard 12 or 24 ports; 12-port upgrade LTU available. Non-disruptive Ports on Demand scalability and licenses for Base Full Fabric to Power Pack+ ensure pay-as-you-grow flexibility.

What protocols and trunking does it support?

Fibre Channel protocol with auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps universal ports. Trunking supports single trunks of eight ports for 64 Gbps ISL, interoperable with B-Series switches.

AJ821B - HP 8/24c SAN Switch Switch

Name: AJ821B - HP 8/24c SAN Switch Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AJ821B
Price: 145 USD
Availability: InStock

AJ821B - HP 8/24c SAN Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Brocade 8/24c SAN Switch (SKU AJ821B) is an enterprise-grade managed Fibre Channel switch designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It features 24 ports: 16 internal 8Gb backplane ports and 8 external 8Gb SFP+ ports, supporting auto-sensing at 2/4/8 Gbps speeds with 384 Gbps end-to-end full-duplex aggregate bandwidth. ISL trunking enables up to 64 Gbps per trunk using eight ports. As a hot-pluggable embedded module, it shares power and cooling, reducing cabling and rack space. Management includes Brocade CLI, Web Tools, SNMP, and integration with HP Onboard Administrator; optional Fabric Vision and Power Pack+ provide advanced monitoring and performance optimization. Ideal for server virtualization and high-throughput SAN environments, it supports non-disruptive upgrades from 12 to 24 ports and Base Full Fabric to Power Pack+ models, ensuring scalability and investment protection in data centers.

24 ports: 16 internal 8Gb + 8 external SFP+
384 Gbps full-duplex aggregate bandwidth
8 Gbps auto-sense 2/4/8Gb FC ports
64 Gbps ISL trunking with 8 ports
Hot-pluggable for BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade CLI/Web Tools/SNMP management

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AJ821B
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	8/24c SAN Switch
Software	Power Pack+ Software Bundle; Adaptive Networking; Advanced Performance Monitoring; Fabric Watch; Extended Fabric; Data Center Fabric Manager
Trunking	Up to single trunk of eight SAN ports for 64 Gbps; ISL Trunking
Product Line	HP B-Series
Product Type	Managed SAN Switch; Fibre Channel Switch
Upgradability	Standard 12 or 24-ports; 12-port upgrade LTU available; Upgrade from Base Full Fabric to Power Pack+
Models Available	Base Full Fabric, Power Pack+

Compatible systems

Designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures

HPE BladeSystem
Model: c-Class Enclosure
Form factor: Blade
Hot-plugs into back of enclosure; reference QuickSpecs

Best for

BladeSystem SAN Connectivity
Provides 16 internal 8Gb backplane ports for direct BladeSystem c-Class server integration and 8 external SFP+ ports for fabric extension, enabling seamless shared storage access.
Server Virtualization
Enhanced ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps supports high-bandwidth demands, with 384 Gbps aggregate throughput ensuring uncongested performance for virtualized workloads.
Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Hot-pluggable design with redundant high-availability features and Fabric Vision management simplifies deployment in scalable Fibre Channel networks.
Edge Switching
Auto-sensing 2/4/8 Gbps ports and Ports on Demand scalability allow cost-effective growth from 12 to 24 ports without disruption.

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Management Features	Brocade CLI and Web Tools; Fabric Manager (optional); Fabric Vision, Power Pack+ (optional); SNMP, Telnet, HTTP, SMI-S; Integrates with HP Onboard Administrator

Availability Features	Redundant switches per BladeSystem for high availability; Hot-swappable; Hot-code load activation; Shared power and cooling

BladeSystem Supported	Yes for HPE BladeSystem c-Class; reference QuickSpecs for details

Aggregate Bandwidth	384 Gb/s end-to-end full duplex

Physical Characteristics

Weight	1.81 kg; 1.32 kg (alternate spec)
Dimensions	Minimum 38.1 x 29.85 x 8.59 cm; 27.9 x 19.4 x 2.9 cm (alternate spec)
Form Factor	Embedded; Hot-pluggable plug-in module for BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure

Interface/Ports

Media Type	Small Form-Factor Pluggable (8 Gbps SFP+ and 4 Gbps SFP)
Port Speed	8 Gb/s Fibre Channel; auto-sense 2/4/8Gb
Number of Ports	24 Active, 24 maximum; 16 x 8Gb Fibre Channel (backplane) + 8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+

HP 8/24c SAN Switch Switch