What is the port configuration of the HPE Brocade 8/24c SAN Switch?

It has 24 ports total: 16 internal 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for BladeSystem blades and 8 external auto-sensing 8Gb ports for SAN connectivity. Ships with four 8Gb short wave SFP+ transceivers, supports trunking up to 64 Gb/s, and auto-senses 2/4/8 Gb speeds for flexibility.

What performance does this switch provide?

Aggregate bandwidth reaches 384 Gb/s full duplex across 24 ports at 8 Gb/s each, with non-blocking full fabric architecture. ISL trunking supports up to 64 Gb/s balanced throughput, ideal for virtualization and high-throughput SAN applications.

Is it compatible with HPE BladeSystem c-Class?

Yes, it's a modular embedded switch that hot-plugs into the rear of BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, sharing power and cooling. Dimensions are 15 x 11.75 x 3.38 inches, reducing cabling and rack space while enabling redundant high-availability setups.

What management options are available?

Includes console management port and web-based management via Brocade CLI and Web Tools. Optional Power Pack+ adds Fabric Vision, adaptive networking, and traffic shaping for optimized data flow and SLA compliance in enterprise fabrics.

Does it support Fibre Channel protocol?

Yes, it's a managed full fabric Fibre Channel SAN switch operating at 8Gb speeds. Supports NPIV for interoperability, extensive trunking, and features like Fabric Watch for monitoring, ensuring seamless integration in HPE B-series environments.

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

Measures 15 x 11.75 x 3.38 inches (38.1 x 29.85 x 8.59 cm) and weighs 4 lb (1.81 kg). The compact embedded form factor fits BladeSystem c-Class bays without expansion slots, promoting space efficiency and simplified deployment.

489865-002 - HPE 489865-002 Brocade 8/24c 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Name: HPE 489865-002 Brocade 8/24c 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: 489865-002
Price: 252 USD
Availability: InStock

489865-002 - HPE 489865-002 Brocade 8/24c 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Brocade 8/24c SAN Switch (SKU 489865-002) is a managed Fibre Channel switch designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It features 24 ports at 8Gb speeds, including 16 internal ports for blade servers and 8 external auto-sensing ports, supporting aggregate bandwidth up to 384 Gb/s full duplex. As a full fabric switch, it hot-plugs into the enclosure rear, sharing power and cooling to reduce cabling, optics, and rack space. Key interfaces include a console management port and web-based management, with uplink port support. It auto-senses 2/4/8 Gb components for investment protection and enables trunking up to 64 Gb/s with external switches. Compatible with HPE B-series, it supports virtualization, data center consolidation, and high-availability via redundant setups and hot-swappable design. Ideal for enterprise SAN environments requiring non-blocking architecture and optimized data flow management.

24x 8Gb FC ports: 16 internal, 8 external auto-sensing
384 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth, full duplex non-blocking
Embedded hot-plug for BladeSystem c-Class enclosures
Console & web management with trunking support
Full fabric switch, Fibre Channel protocol
Auto-sense 2/4/8 Gb for investment protection

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Featuring

Management Interface
Manufacturer part #	489865-002
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Brocade 8/24c
FC-SW2	Compliant
Switch Type	Full fabric switch
Uplink Port	Yes
Product Line	HPE B-series BladeSystem
Product Type	SAN Switch; Managed Fibre Channel Switch
Modular Expansion	No
Data Link Protocol	Fibre Channel

Compatible systems

HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosure compatibility; SAN fabric switch for blade server environments

HPE BladeSystem
Model: c-Class enclosures
Form factor: Blade enclosure module
Generation: c-Class
Designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class; also compatible with HPE MSA 1040 SAN Storage systems

Best for

BladeSystem Integration
Embeds directly into HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures with 16 internal 8Gb ports connecting to blades and 8 external ports for SAN extension, sharing power and cooling.
Server Virtualization
Provides 384 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth and enhanced trunking up to 64 Gb/s, supporting demanding virtualized workloads with non-blocking full fabric architecture.
Data Center Consolidation
Hot-pluggable modular design reduces cabling and space, enabling high-availability with redundant switches and auto-sensing ports for 2/4/8 Gb flexibility.
Enterprise SAN Management
Features console and web-based management plus optional Power Pack+ for traffic optimization, ensuring SLA compliance in Fibre Channel fabrics.

Weight	7.9 kg
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Modular switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures

Port Speed	1/2/4/8 Gb/s auto-sensing
Port Density	24-port full fabric configuration
Network Ports	24 ports; 8Gb Fibre Channel

HPE 489865-002 Brocade 8/24c 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch

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