What are the port specifications of HPE 466539-001?

The module features 24 Fibre Channel ports supporting up to 8 Gb/s per port, backward compatible to 4 Gb/s with auto-negotiation. It uses optical SFP+ transceivers for high-density, low-latency SAN connections in BladeSystem c-Class chassis.

Does it support virtualization features?

Yes, it supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), enabling multiple virtual machines per server to have individual FC worldwide names and zoned access to SAN storage, ideal for VMware or Hyper-V deployments.

Which chassis is it compatible with?

Designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures like c7000, hot-pluggable into Virtual Connect interconnect bays. Integrates with Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect Manager for unified control.

What management options are available?

Managed through Virtual Connect Manager GUI, CLI, and SNMP protocols. Provides port status monitoring, zoning, and firmware updates without external switches.

Is it interoperable with existing SAN fabrics?

Fully compatible with Brocade and Cisco Fibre Channel directors and switches, supporting standard 8 Gb fabrics for seamless integration into enterprise storage networks.

What is the form factor and environmental specs?

Blade interconnect module form factor, weighs approximately 2.5 lb, operates from 0-45°C. Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime service in production environments.

466539-001 - HPE 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module Switch

Name: 466539-001 - HPE 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: 466539-001
Price: 48 USD
Availability: InStock

466539-001 - HPE 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 466539-001 Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module is a high-performance blade interconnect for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, offering 24 ports at up to 8 Gb/s with backward compatibility to 4 Gb/s. It simplifies SAN connectivity by pooling Fibre Channel links, enabling flexible server-to-storage I/O without traditional switch complexity. Key features include N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) for per-VM connectivity in virtualized environments, auto-negotiation for seamless fabric integration, and compatibility with Brocade and Cisco SAN directors. Hot-pluggable design ensures minimal downtime during installation or maintenance. Managed via Virtual Connect Manager, CLI, or SNMP, it supports high-throughput, low-latency operations ideal for data centers. Operating temperature range of 0-45°C and approximate weight of 2.5 lb make it suitable for dense rack deployments. This module reduces cabling, lowers costs, and enhances scalability in enterprise SAN fabrics.

24 ports of 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity.
Supports NPIV for virtual machine SAN zoning.
Hot-pluggable into HPE BladeSystem c-Class bays.
Auto-negotiates 4/8 Gb speeds for fabric compatibility.
Low-latency design for high-throughput storage I/O.
Managed via Virtual Connect Manager and SNMP.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	466539-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module
Hot-Plug	Yes
Product Line	Virtual Connect
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch Module
Interoperability	Brocade, Cisco SAN fabrics
Protocol Support	Fibre Channel, NPIV
Compatible Chassis	HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Management Interface	Virtual Connect Manager, CLI, SNMP

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE BladeSystem c-Class with broad SAN fabric and virtualization compatibility.

HPE BladeSystem
Model: c-Class
Form factor: Enclosure Interconnect Bay
Generation: c7000
Hot-plug into Virtual Connect bays 1-8

Best for

Blade SAN Connectivity
Direct high-density FC links from blade servers to core SAN fabrics in c-Class enclosures.
Virtualized Data Centers
NPIV-enabled per-VM zoning for VMware/Hyper-V environments with pooled connectivity.
HPC Storage Fabrics
Low-latency 8Gb/s throughput for high-performance computing storage access.
Enterprise Consolidation
Reduces cabling and simplifies I/O management in multi-blade server deployments.
Hot-Plug Upgrades
Non-disruptive maintenance in production blade chassis with auto-negotiating ports.
Hybrid Cloud SAN
Integrates blade servers into Brocade/Cisco fabrics for scalable hybrid infrastructures.

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Weight	Approximately 2.5 lb
Form Factor	Blade interconnect module

Port Count	24 x Fibre Channel
Speed per Port	8 Gb/s (4/8 Gb auto-negotiate)

HPE 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module Switch

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