What port speeds and bandwidth does HPE AM867D support?

The HPE AM867D features 8 ports with auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, 8 Gb/s full-duplex Fibre Channel speeds, providing 384 Gb/s aggregate switch bandwidth and up to 128 Gb/s uncongested throughput for non-blocking performance in entry-level SANs.

How does ISL Trunking work on the AM867D?

ISL Trunking combines up to eight 2/4/8 Gb/s ports between switches into a single logical ISL at 64 Gb/s (128 Gb/s full-duplex), enabling optimal bandwidth utilization, load balancing, and fabric-wide performance optimization.

What scalability options are available for AM867D?

Starts with 8 active ports; upgrade via Ports on Demand to 24 ports, Full Fabric license for multi-switch connectivity, and Power Pack+ software without downtime, supporting pay-as-you-grow in dynamic SMB environments.

Is the AM867D suitable for virtualized server environments?

Yes, it removes performance bottlenecks in high-density virtualization with wire-speed 8 Gb/s ports, low latency, and advanced fabric services that enhance resource utilization and server-to-SAN connectivity.

What management tools support the HPE AM867D?

Integrates with B-series SAN Network Advisor for simplified management, plus Storage Essentials; features zoning, adaptive networking, and fabric services for performance monitoring and optimization.

What form factor and availability features does it have?

1U rack-mountable with hot code load for firmware updates without downtime, non-disruptive port activation, and investment protection via 4/8 Gb SFP compatibility.

AM867D - HPE 8/8 Base 8-port Enabled SAN Switch Switch

Name: AM867D - HPE 8/8 Base 8-port Enabled SAN Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: AM867D

AM867D - HPE 8/8 Base 8-port Enabled SAN Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE AM867D, known as the 8/8 Base 8-port Enabled SAN Switch, targets SMB enterprises for entry-level SAN installations and core-to-edge connectivity. It features 8 active ports supporting auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s full-duplex Fibre Channel speeds, delivering up to 384 Gb/s aggregate switch bandwidth and 128 Gb/s uncongested throughput. ISL Trunking combines up to eight ports for 64 Gb/s (128 Gb/s full-duplex) logical links, optimizing bandwidth utilization. The 1U rack-mountable design includes hot code load for non-disruptive upgrades, Ports on Demand scalability to 24 ports, and optional Full Fabric licensing for multi-switch fabrics. Management via B-series SAN Network Advisor simplifies deployment, while advanced fabric services enhance performance, load balancing, and resource utilization in virtualized environments. Ideal for improving system performance, maximizing virtual server value, and reducing storage costs with pay-as-you-grow flexibility and backward/forward compatibility using 4/8 Gb SFPs.

384 Gb/s aggregate switch bandwidth enables high-performance fabrics.
8x auto-sensing 1-8 Gb/s FC ports support full-duplex operation.
ISL Trunking up to 64 Gb/s optimizes inter-switch bandwidth.
1U form factor with Ports on Demand scales to 24 ports.
Hot code load allows non-disruptive firmware upgrades.
B-series management simplifies SAN network operations.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AM867D
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	8/8 Base 8-port Enabled SAN Switch
Protocol	Fibre Channel
Management	B-series SAN Network Advisor
Product Line	8/8 SAN Switch
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Upgradability	Ports on Demand, Full Fabric license
Software Options	Power Pack+, Port Upgrade
Availability Features	Hot code load, non-disruptive upgrades

Compatible systems

Designed for B-series FC fabrics; compatible with 8Gb FC infrastructure and multi-vendor SANs via standard protocols.

HPE B-series
Model: SAN Directors
Form factor: Rackmount
Generation: 8Gb
Full Fabric license enables connectivity.
Multi-vendor Fibre Channel
Model: 8Gb Switches
Form factor: Any
Generation: Gen4
ISL trunking and zoning supported.

Best for

Entry-Level SANs
Deploys as affordable single-switch solution connecting servers to storage in small installations.
SMB Core-to-Edge
Serves as edge switch extending core SAN fabrics in departmental environments.
Virtual Server Deployments
Maximizes virtualization value with high-density, low-latency FC connectivity.
Scalable Fabrics
Enables non-disruptive growth from 8 to 24 ports via licensing.
Workgroup Storage
Provides high-performance FC for workgroups without domain count increase.

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Switching Capacity	128 Gb/s uncongested throughput
Aggregate Bandwidth	384 Gb/s full duplex

Port Count	8 active (scalable to 24)
Port Speed	1/2/4/8 Gb/s auto-sensing
ISL Trunking	Up to 64 Gb/s (8 ports)

HPE 8/8 Base 8-port Enabled SAN Switch Switch

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