What is the port configuration of the HPE 8/40 Power Pack+ SAN Switch?

It starts with 24 active ports out of 40 SFP ports, expandable via Ports on Demand in 8-port increments. Ports are auto-sensing universal supporting 1/2/4/8 Gb/s (F, FL, E) with full duplex 8 Gb/s per port, enabling non-disruptive scaling for growing SAN fabrics.

What performance specs does this switch provide?

Delivers 8 Gb/s full duplex per port with up to 680 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth in a fully populated 40-port setup. ISL trunking offers up to 64 Gbit/s balanced throughput, ensuring non-blocking architecture for high-demand storage environments.

What management features are included?

Power Pack+ includes Advanced Fabric OS, Web Tools, Enhanced Zoning, Fabric Watch, Extended Fabric, and ISL Trunking. Management via Web Tools, EGM, OpenView, API, IP, SNMP, Radius supports comprehensive monitoring, security, and performance optimization.

Is it suitable for rackmount installations?

Yes, it's a 1U rackmount chassis with 40 SFP ports (24 enabled), dual hot-swappable power supplies, and energy-efficient design. Ideal for dense data center deployments requiring high port density and reliability.

What reliability features does it offer?

Features dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies, hot code load activation, no-single-point-of-failure design, and options like Fabric Watch and Server Application Optimization. Ensures enterprise-level availability for mission-critical SANs and disaster recovery.

What compliance standards does it meet?

RoHS 2016 compliant with enterprise safety and regulatory certifications. Supports advanced protocols like Hardware Enforced Zoning and Advanced Fabric Services for secure, scalable operations in regulated environments.

AM870A - HPE AM870A 8/40 Power Pack+ 24-40 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Name: HPE AM870A 8/40 Power Pack+ 24-40 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: AM870A
Price: 1365 USD
Availability: InStock

AM870A - HPE AM870A 8/40 Power Pack+ 24-40 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE StorageWorks 8/40 Power Pack+ SAN Switch (SKU: AM870A) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switch from the StorageWorks B-series lineup, designed for mission-critical storage environments. It supports 24 active ports expandable to 40 via Ports on Demand, with auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gb/s universal ports (F, FL, E) delivering full duplex 8 Gb/s per port and up to 680 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth in a non-blocking architecture. ISL trunking provides up to 64 Gbit/s balanced throughput to minimize congestion. The 1U rackmount chassis includes dual hot-swappable power supplies and features like Advanced Fabric OS, Web Tools, Enhanced Zoning, Fabric Watch, and Extended Fabric for robust management and reliability. Hot code load and redundant components ensure high availability. Ideal for departmental fabrics or edge switching in core-to-edge SANs, it protects investments with backward compatibility and SFP upgrade paths.

24-40 ports at 8 Gb/s full duplex, 680 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth
Auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gb/s universal ports with SFP upgrade path
ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/s for congestion-free throughput
Dual hot-swappable power supplies, 1U rackmount form factor
Advanced Fabric OS with Web Tools, Zoning, Fabric Watch
Hot code load and redundant components for high availability

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Management Interface
Manufacturer part #	AM870A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	8/40 Power Pack+
Product Line	StorageWorks B-series
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Firmware Version	Advanced Fabric OS; Advanced Web Tools; Advanced Zoning
MAC Address Table	Not applicable (FC switch)
Reliability Rating	Hot Code Load Activation; ISL Trunking (optional); Server Application Optimization (SAO)
Supported Protocols	Advanced Fabric Services; Hardware Enforced Zoning; Fabric Watch (optional); Extended Fabric (optional)

Compatible systems

Primarily compatible with HPE enterprise storage arrays; no OS-specific details found

HPE StoreFabric
Model: 3PAR StoreServ, StoreVirtual 4000, P9000/XP, P6000/EVA, P2000/MSA
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Best for

Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Serves as a high-performance edge switch in core-to-edge configurations with 24-40 ports at 8 Gb/s and 680 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth, supporting rapid storage growth in mission-critical setups.
Departmental Storage
Acts as a building-block switch for smaller fabrics, offering Ports on Demand scalability from 24 to 40 ports and auto-sensing 1-8 Gb/s compatibility.
Data Centers
Delivers non-blocking architecture with ISL trunking up to 64 Gbit/s to reduce congestion, plus dual hot-swap power for 24/7 reliability.
Disaster Recovery
Provides enterprise availability via hot code load, redundant components, and Advanced Fabric Services for business continuance.

Interface Type	40 SFP ports (24 enabled); requires optical transceivers
Network Interfaces	24 active ports, expandable to 40 ports; auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gb/s universal ports (F, FL, E)

HPE AM870A 8/40 Power Pack+ 24-40 Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch

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Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rackmount chassis