What is the port configuration of the HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch?

It has 12 licensed ports with 24 total ports available via upgrade, configurable for any internal/external combination. Ports support 8 Gbps Fibre Channel with auto-sensing for 2/4/8 Gbps, delivering 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in full duplex mode within HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures.

What form factor does this switch use and where does it install?

This is a blade switch module that hot-plugs into the rear I/O bays of HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It shares power, cooling, and space, providing a zero-footprint design that reduces cabling and rack usage compared to standalone switches.

What is the maximum bandwidth and performance capability?

Each port runs at 8 Gbps with non-blocking full fabric architecture, yielding 384 Gbps end-to-end aggregate bandwidth (24 ports × 8 Gbps × 2 duplex). ISL trunking enables up to 64 Gbps throughput across eight ports for high-performance external links.

Is it compatible with existing Fibre Channel infrastructure?

Yes, it supports Brocade fabric standards and auto-senses 2/4/8 Gbps speeds for backward compatibility. Features like NPIV and trunking with external Brocade/HPE B-series switches ensure seamless integration into existing SAN fabrics.

How is the switch managed?

Management uses Brocade CLI, Web Tools, and integrates with HPE BladeSystem tools. Optional Power Pack+ adds advanced features like Adaptive Networking, Fabric Vision for monitoring data flows, QoS, and performance optimization in virtualized environments.

What environments is it suited for?

Optimized for enterprise data centers with BladeSystem c-Class, supporting virtualization, consolidation, and high-availability SANs. Redundant hot-swappable design with ESD protection suits high-demand setups requiring reliable 8Gb FC connectivity.

489864-001 - HP Brocade 8/12c; Also known as AJ820A Switch

Name: 489864-001 - HP Brocade 8/12c; Also known as AJ820A Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 489864-001
Price: 108 USD
Availability: InStock

489864-001 - HP Brocade 8/12c; Also known as AJ820A Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch (SKU 489864-001) is a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network switch designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It features 12 licensed ports with 24 total ports capable of full fabric operation at 8 Gbps per port, providing aggregate bandwidth of 384 Gbps in full duplex mode. The non-blocking architecture ensures high performance for demanding applications. As a blade module, it hot-plugs into enclosure rear slots, sharing power, cooling, and space while reducing cabling needs. Ports auto-sense 2/4/8 Gbps for compatibility with legacy components. It supports Brocade fabric standards, ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps, and management via Brocade tools integrated with BladeSystem. Ideal for data center consolidation, server virtualization, and high-availability SAN fabrics in enterprise environments requiring reliable storage connectivity.

12 licensed/24 total ports at 8 Gbps with full fabric
384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, non-blocking architecture
Blade module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures
Auto-sensing 2/4/8 Gbps ports for compatibility
ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps for external connectivity
Hot-pluggable with integrated Brocade management

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	489864-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
SMI	supported
SNMP	supported
Model	Brocade 8/12c; Also known as AJ820A
WebTools	included
Technology	Fibre Channel 8Gb; Full Fabric Architecture
Product Line	HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Product Type	Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch
Protocol Support	Fibre Channel (FC); compatible with Brocade fabric standards

Compatible systems

Designed exclusively for HPE BladeSystem c-Class blade enclosures; operates at fabric level, not OS-dependent

Hewlett Packard Enterprise BladeSystem c-Class
Model: c7000 Enclosure
Form factor: Blade enclosure
Generation: c-Class
Mandatory 2 units per c7000 enclosure; supports up to 24-port configuration with 489865-001 variant

Best for

Data Center Consolidation
Integrates seamlessly into HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures with zero-footprint design, sharing power and cooling to optimize rack space and reduce cabling for dense deployments.
Server Virtualization
Delivers 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth and ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps, supporting high-throughput demands of virtualized servers with non-blocking fabric architecture.
Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Provides full fabric connectivity with 24 ports at 8 Gbps, auto-sensing lower speeds for investment protection in scalable, high-availability storage networks.
High-Demand Storage
Hot-swappable blade form factor with Brocade management enables reliable operation in mission-critical environments, minimizing downtime via redundant setups.

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Switching Fabric	Full fabric; non-blocking architecture

Safety Compliance	ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection required

Management Interface	Brocade fabric management; integrated with BladeSystem management

Aggregate Bandwidth	384 Gbps (24 ports × 8 Gbps × 2 for full duplex)

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor	Blade switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures
Chassis Type	embedded for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Mounting Type	Internal blade slot mounting within c-Class enclosure

Application Environment	Data centers and high-demand enterprise environments

Interface/Ports

Port Speed	8 Gbps per port
Included SFPs	two 8Gb short wave SFP+s
Network Ports	12 licensed ports; 24 total ports with full fabric capability
Ports Enabled	12 - 8Gb ports in any internal/external port combination

HP Brocade 8/12c; Also known as AJ820A Switch