What port speeds does the HPE AM866C support?

The HPE AM866C features eight external SFP ports with auto-sensing speeds of 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps per port, providing interoperability with legacy and modern FC devices. Speed-matching ensures seamless fabric integration without manual configuration.

How does ISL trunking work on the AM866C?

ISL trunking combines up to eight ports between switches into a single logical high-speed link delivering up to 64 Gbps (128 Gbps full duplex) throughput. This enhances bandwidth for east-west storage traffic in departmental fabrics.

What management tools are available for the AM866C?

Web Tools provide browser-based configuration, zoning, and monitoring. Optional SAN Network Advisor offers advanced fabric management, while Fabric Watch delivers threshold-based alerts for proactive issue resolution.

Is the AM866C suitable for HPE 3PAR integration?

Yes, it supports HPE 3PAR StoreServ with firmware 3.2.2 or later on 16Gb targets. Refer to HPE SAN Design Guide for full compatibility with StoreVirtual 4000, P9000/XP, and MSA storage systems.

What is the power and form factor of the AM866C?

1U rack-mount chassis consumes 50-57W with AC 100-240V input. Non-redundant power supply suits low-density deployments, with dimensions approximately 1.73 x 17 x 10.9 inches and 15 lbs weight.

Can the AM866C scale beyond eight ports?

Base model has eight ports enabled; scalable to 24 ports via licensing like T5518A 8Gb 8-port upgrade LTU. Supports fabric expansion through e-ports and stacking for larger environments.

AM866C - HPE 8/8 Base (0) e-port SAN Switch Switch

Name: AM866C - HPE 8/8 Base (0) e-port SAN Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: AM866C
Price: 1862 USD
Availability: InStock

AM866C - HPE 8/8 Base (0) e-port SAN Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE AM866C 8/8 Base (0) e-port SAN Switch provides entry-level Fibre Channel connectivity for small to mid-sized enterprise environments, offering eight auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps ports ideal for departmental workgroups. It enables scalable SAN fabrics with e-port functionality for inter-switch links, supporting ISL trunking that aggregates up to eight ports into a single logical link delivering up to 64 Gbps throughput for high-bandwidth storage traffic. Key features include hardware-enforced zoning, Fabric Watch for proactive monitoring, and compatibility with Brocade B-series ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration with HPE 3PAR StoreServ, StoreVirtual, and MSA arrays. The compact 1U rack-mount form factor with low 50-57W power consumption and RoHS compliance minimizes data center footprint and operational costs. Advanced manageability via Web Tools and SAN Network Advisor simplifies deployment and monitoring, while high-availability options like hot code load enhance reliability. Perfect for cost-effective entry into SAN networking with future-proof scalability to 24 ports via licensing.

Eight auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports.
ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps aggregate throughput.
Hardware-enforced zoning for secure fabric access.
Compact 1U rack-mount form factor with 50W power.
Fabric Watch enables proactive performance monitoring.
RoHS compliant design for environmental standards.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AM866C
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	8/8 Base (0) e-port SAN Switch
Features	Hardware zoning, Fabric Watch, Web Tools, Hot Code Load
Management	SAN Network Advisor optional, Enhanced Group Management
Reliability	RoHS compliant, Adaptive Networking optional
Product Line	B-series 8Gb SAN Switch
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE B-series FC ecosystem including 3PAR, StoreVirtual, MSA; requires compatible SFP transceivers and FOS firmware.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ
Model: All
Form factor: SAN
Generation: 3.2.2+
16Gb target ports supported.
HPE StoreVirtual 4000
Model: All
Form factor: SAN
Generation: Current
Works out of box.
HPE MSA P2000
Model: All
Form factor: SAN
Generation: Current
FC connectivity validated.

Best for

Departmental SAN
Connects servers to shared storage in mid-sized departments with 8 auto-sensing FC ports for reliable data access.
Workgroup Fabric
Builds small-scale SAN fabrics using e-ports and ISL trunking for up to 64Gbps inter-switch bandwidth.
Entry-Level Storage
Deploys cost-effective Fibre Channel switching for SMBs integrating HPE 3PAR or MSA arrays.

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FC Ports	8 enabled (24 max licensed), SFP, 1/2/4/8 Gbps auto-sensing
Connectivity	E-ports for fabric, B-series SFP transceivers

HPE 8/8 Base (0) e-port SAN Switch Switch

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