What are the performance specifications?

It provides 192 Gbit/s switching capacity with full-duplex up to 384 Gbit/s throughput. Fabric latency is 700 nanoseconds at 8 Gbit/s cut-through routing, with non-blocking architecture and max data rate of 8000 Mbit/s per port for high-performance SAN fabrics.

Is the switch scalable?

Yes, it starts with 16 enabled ports and scales to 24 via Ports on Demand in 8-port increments. This pay-as-you-grow model supports seamless expansion while maintaining compatibility with multi-vendor environments and ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/s.

What management features does it offer?

As a managed Layer 2 switch, it includes web-based management, LED indicators, on/off switch, and security via 802.1x RADIUS. It simplifies SAN administration without needing to map ports to application speeds.

What is the physical form factor?

It is a 1U rack-mountable switch in silver color, with dimensions 190.5 mm width, 406.4 mm depth, 558.8 mm height, and weight of 6.89 kg. Rack mounting kit included for standard 19-inch data center deployment.

Does it support backward compatibility?

Yes, ports auto-sense 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/s devices, allowing population with 4Gb SFPs while enabling easy upgrades. This preserves investments in existing infrastructure for flexible SAN deployments.

492292-003 - HP AM868C Switch

Name: 492292-003 - HP AM868C Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 492292-003
Price: 1492 USD
Availability: InStock

492292-003 - HP AM868C Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP AM868C is an enterprise-grade HPE Fabric 8/24 Base SAN Switch featuring 16 active auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/s speeds. It delivers a 192 Gbit/s switching capacity with full-duplex operation up to 384 Gbit/s, ensuring high-performance non-blocking fabric connectivity. Scalable via Ports on Demand to 24 ports, it supports Access Gateway mode using NPIV for multi-vendor SAN integration. Key benefits include low latency of 700 nanoseconds, enhanced ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/s logical links, and web-based management with 802.1x RADIUS security. Designed in a compact 1U rack-mount form factor (dimensions: 190.5 x 406.4 x 558.8 mm, weight 6.89 kg), it optimizes TCO through backward/forward compatibility, power efficiency, and seamless server-to-fabric connectivity without increasing switch domains. Ideal for SMB and edge deployments in virtualized environments requiring reliable, scalable storage networking.

16 active 8Gb/s FC ports, scalable to 24 via Ports on Demand
192 Gbit/s switching capacity, 384 Gbit/s full duplex
Auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbit/s with 700ns low latency
1U rack-mount form factor for data center efficiency
Managed with web interface and 802.1x security
ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/s logical links

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	492292-003
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	AM868C
Switch Type	Managed
Product Line	HPE Fabric
Product Type	Fabric Switch
Certifications	RoHS, WEEE
Protocol Supported	Fibre Channel
Access Gateway Mode	NPIV switch standards supported
Web-Based Management	Yes

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SAN Edge Switch
Deploys as core or edge switch with 16 active ports scalable to 24, auto-sensing 1-8 Gbit/s for flexible Fibre Channel connectivity in SMB SANs.
Data Center Fabric
Provides 192 Gbit/s switching capacity and full-duplex 384 Gbit/s throughput with low 700ns latency for non-blocking SAN topologies.
Virtualized Environments
Optimizes performance in high-density servers via enhanced ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/s and Access Gateway mode for multi-vendor fabrics.
Enterprise Storage
Supports pay-as-you-grow scalability and backward compatibility, reducing costs while enabling future upgrades to 8Gb SFPs.

Switching Capacity	192 Gbit/s
Aggregate Bandwidth	384 Gbit/s full duplex
Maximum ISL Trunking Speed	64 Gbit/s (128 Gbit/s full duplex)

AC Input Voltage	100 - 240 V
AC Input Frequency	50 - 60 Hz

Color	Silver
Depth	406.4 mm
Width	190.5 mm
Height	558.8 mm
Weight	6.89 kg
Form Factor	1U
Rack Mounting	Yes
LED Indicators	Yes

Port Speed	8 Gb/s Fibre Channel
SFP Module Slots	16
Fibre Channel Ports	16 active ports, expandable to 24
Auto-Sensing Port Support	1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec

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