What is the port configuration and speed of HPE AM867C?

The HPE AM867C features eight active 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports using SFP+ transceivers with LC connectors. It supports full 8Gbps data transfer rates per port, enabling high-throughput SAN connectivity for servers and storage without bottlenecks in entry-level to mid-sized fabrics.

What latency does the AM867C SAN switch provide?

Fabric latency is 700ns with no contention using cut-through routing at 8Gbps speeds. This low-latency design ensures efficient data flow in bandwidth-intensive backup and replication tasks, minimizing delays in critical SAN environments.

How scalable is the HPE AM867C in SAN fabrics?

It scales up to 239 switches in a single fabric, supporting protocols FC and FCP. This allows seamless growth from small departmental SANs to larger enterprise deployments while maintaining high reliability and performance.

What management options are available for AM867C?

Management includes WebTools for browser-based access, CLI for scripting, and Brocade Fabric Manager for comprehensive zoning and monitoring. These tools simplify configuration, diagnostics, and fabric-wide oversight in production SANs.

What are the environmental specs for HPE AM867C deployment?

Operates at 0-40°C and 10-85% non-condensing humidity; stores at -20-70°C and 5-95% humidity. Dimensions are 43.2x437.6x355.6mm with 50W power draw from internal 47-63Hz supply, fitting standard 1U racks.

What transceivers and cables does AM867C support?

Compatible with SFP+ transceivers like AFBR-57R5AEZ and fiber optic cables such as J9281B. LC connectors ensure reliable FC links; rack-mount kits like QMH2462 aid 1U installation in data centers.

AM867C - HPE 8/8 Base SAN Switch Switch

Name: AM867C - HPE 8/8 Base SAN Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: AM867C
Price: 1025 USD
Availability: InStock

AM867C - HPE 8/8 Base SAN Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE AM867C, known as the 8/8 Base SAN Switch, is an enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch designed for small to medium businesses entering SAN environments. It features eight active 8Gbps ports supporting high-performance data transfers with fabric latency of 700ns using cut-through routing. The scalable architecture integrates into fabrics up to 239 switches, enabling seamless expansion for growing storage needs. Its 1U rack-mount form factor optimizes data center space while plug-and-play installation and management via WebTools, CLI, or Brocade Fabric Manager simplify deployment and monitoring. Ideal for connecting servers to storage arrays, this switch ensures reliable backup solutions and disaster recovery with lossless FC and FCP protocols. Power-efficient at 50W with internal supply, it operates from 0-40°C in 10-85% humidity, certified RoHS, FCC Class A, UL, and CE for robust enterprise reliability.

Eight active 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports enabled.
700ns fabric latency with cut-through routing at 8Gbps.
Scalable to 239-switch fabrics for enterprise SANs.
1U rack-mount form factor saves data center space.
WebTools, CLI, and Fabric Manager for easy management.
Supports SFP+ transceivers with LC connectors for FC.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AM867C
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	8/8 Base SAN Switch
Protocols	FC, FCP
Management	WebTools, CLI, Brocade Fabric Manager
Scalability	Up to 239 switches in fabric
Product Line	StorageWorks 8/8
Product Type	SAN Switch
Certifications	RoHS, FCC Class A, UL, CE

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Optimized for HPE StorageWorks SANs with 8Gb FC infrastructure; supports standard SFP+ optics and Brocade management.

HPE StorageWorks
Model: SAN Environments
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 8Gb
Direct integration for server-storage connectivity.

Best for

Data Center Connectivity
Connects servers and storage systems in medium to large data centers for efficient high-speed data transfer.
Backup Solutions
Supports SAN backup requiring 8Gbps speeds and high reliability to minimize downtime.
Disaster Recovery
Ensures continuous data availability and quick recovery in failover scenarios with scalable fabrics.
SMB Entry-Level SANs
Provides plug-and-play 8-port FC switching for small to medium enterprises building initial SANs.
Enterprise Storage Fabrics
Scales to 239-switch fabrics for expanding storage area networks in mission-critical operations.
Rack-Mount Deployments
Compact 1U design saves space in dense rack environments while delivering full 8Gbps performance.

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Fabric Latency	700 ns no contention, cut-through at 8Gbps
Data Transfer Rate	8 Gbps per port

Dimensions	43.2mm H x 437.6mm W x 355.6mm D
Form Factor	1U Standalone Rack-Mount

Operating Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Ports	8x 8Gb FC Enabled; Maximum 8 ports
Supported Transceivers	SFP+ with LC connectors; AFBR-57R5AEZ

HPE 8/8 Base SAN Switch Switch

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