What are the port specifications of the HP AK861B?

The AK861B features 6 fixed Fibre Channel ports at 4 Gbps speeds, ideal for SAN Director integration. It includes 6 expansion slots and a console management port for administration.

Is the AK861B compatible with multi-speed backplanes?

Yes, it uses a 4Gb/s backplane supporting 10Gb, 8Gb, and 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, ensuring flexibility in enterprise DC SAN Directors.

What type of switch is the AK861B?

It is a Fibre Channel SAN Director Switch Blade under HP StorageWorks, categorized as a network switch for 6-port 4Gbps enterprise SAN use.

Does it have management capabilities?

Yes, equipped with a console management port for local configuration and monitoring, simplifying SAN fabric management.

What environments is AK861B suited for?

Designed for data centers and departmental SANs, supporting core-to-edge fabrics with 4Gbps ports and multi-speed backplane compatibility.

How many ports does the blade provide?

Provides 6 Fibre Channel ports at 4 Gbps, plus 6 expansion slots, for scalable connectivity in HP SAN Director chassis.

AK861B - HP AK861B 6x4Gbps FC Ports SAN Director Switch Blade

Name: HP AK861B 6x4Gbps FC Ports SAN Director Switch Blade
Brand: HP
SKU: AK861B

AK861B - HP AK861B 6x4Gbps FC Ports SAN Director Switch Blade | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP StorageWorks AK861B is a 6-port 4Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Director Switch Blade designed for enterprise data center SAN deployments. As part of the StorageWorks product line, this network switch blade integrates into DC SAN Director chassis, providing high-performance 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity via six fixed ports. It supports a 4Gb/s backplane compatible with 10Gb, 8Gb, and 4Gb/s port speeds, ensuring forward and backward compatibility in evolving SAN environments. Key features include a console management port for streamlined administration and six expansion slots for scalability. Ideal for mission-critical storage networks, it enables reliable departmental fabrics or edge switching in core-to-edge configurations. Procurement teams value its enterprise-level reliability for rapidly growing storage demands, with seamless integration into Brocade-based SAN infrastructures supporting Fabric OS management tools.

6x 4Gbps FC ports for SAN connectivity
4Gb/s backplane supports 10/8/4Gb speeds
Console port for direct management
6 expansion slots in director chassis
Enterprise SAN Director blade form factor
StorageWorks line for DC fabrics

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AK861B
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	AK861B
Firmware	7.4.1d2
Backplane	4Gb/s backplane with support for 10Gb, 8Gb, and 4Gb/s Fibre Channel port speeds
Device Type	Network Switch
Switch Type	SAN Director; supports 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
Product Line	StorageWorks
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Director Switch Blade

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Compatible systems

AK861B blade integrates into HP StorageWorks DC SAN Director chassis for Fibre Channel SAN connectivity

HP StorageWorks; DC SAN Director
Model: 4/256 SAN Director
Form factor: Blade module for SAN Director chassis
Generation: Not specified
AK861B is a 6-port 4Gbps blade option for HP DC SAN Director systems

Best for

Data Center SAN
Integrates into DC SAN Directors with 6x4Gbps FC ports and 4Gb/s backplane supporting 10/8/4Gb speeds for scalable enterprise fabrics.
Edge Switching
Serves as high-performance edge switch in core-to-edge SAN setups, leveraging 6 fixed FC ports at 4Gbps for mission-critical connectivity.
Departmental Fabrics
Builds flexible small-scale SAN fabrics with console management port and expansion slots for growing storage requirements.
Storage Expansion
Provides 6 expansion slots and FC ports compatible with multi-speed backplanes for evolving enterprise storage networks.

Ports	6 Port 10Gb FC ISL Blade
Fixed Ports	6 Fibre Channel ports
Expansion Slots	6 expansion slots
Management Interface	Console management port
Console Management Port	Yes

HP AK861B 6x4Gbps FC Ports SAN Director Switch Blade

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