What is the port configuration of the HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch?

It has 12 enabled Fibre Channel ports in any internal/external combination, auto-sensing at 8Gb/s (supports 2/4/8 Gbps). Ships with two short-wave 8Gb SFP+ transceivers. Upgrade license available for 24 ports total, ideal for BladeSystem c-Class scalability.

What performance specs does this switch provide?

Offers 8 Gbps per port, 700 ns cut-through latency, and up to 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth (24 ports x 8 Gbps x 2 full duplex). Non-blocking architecture with ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps ensures high throughput for virtualization.

Is it compatible with HPE BladeSystem enclosures?

Yes, designed as a hot-plug embedded blade switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class rear bays. Shares enclosure power and cooling, no dedicated PSU needed. Integrates with HPE Onboard Administrator for management.

What management features are included?

Adaptive Networking with Fabric QoS, Traffic Isolation, Ingress Rate Limiting, Top Talkers. Fabric services include Watch, Extended Fabrics, Frame Filtering. Supports Brocade CLI, Web Tools, and optional Fabric Manager/Vision.

What is the form factor and power setup?

Embedded blade form factor, hot-swappable into BladeSystem c-Class. Dimensions approx. 38.1 x 29.85 x 8.59 cm, weight 1.81 kg. Power supplies shared with enclosure, reducing costs and complexity.

Does it support virtualization and trunking?

Yes, optimized for virtualized environments with NPIV support, trunking up to 64 Gbps across eight ports. Adaptive features prioritize traffic, ensuring performance in server consolidation scenarios.

AJ820C - HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch Switch

Name: AJ820C - HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: AJ820C

AJ820C - HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch (SKU: AJ820C) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch from the B-series line, embedded directly into HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It features 12 enabled ports (configurable internal/external) with auto-sensing 8Gb/s speeds, supporting 2/4/8 Gbps for investment protection. Data transfer reaches 8 Gbps per port with 700 ns cut-through latency and up to 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in full duplex. Two short-wave 8Gb SFP+ transceivers are included. As a hot-plug blade module, it shares enclosure power and cooling, reducing cabling and rack space. Management includes Adaptive Networking with QoS, Traffic Isolation, Rate Limiting, and Fabric services like Watch and Frame Filtering. Ideal for virtualized data centers, it enables high-availability SAN fabrics, trunking up to 64 Gbps, and seamless integration with HPE tools for optimized performance in server consolidation and demanding storage workloads.

12 auto-sensing 8Gb FC ports, internal/external flexible
8 Gbps/port, 700 ns latency, 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
Embedded hot-plug for BladeSystem c-Class, shared power
Adaptive QoS, Traffic Isolation, Rate Limiting features
Two 8Gb SFP+ transceivers included, trunking to 64 Gbps
Fabric Watch, Extended Fabrics for enterprise management

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Featuring

Adaptive Networking
Manufacturer part #	AJ820C
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch
Product Line	B-series
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch; BladeSystem embedded
Switch Latency	700 ns with cut-through routing
Fabric Services	Fabric Watch; Extended Fabrics; Frame Filtering
Data Transfer Rate	8 Gbps per port
Installed licences	Enhanced Group Management Licence, Fabric licence, Integrated Routing licence

Compatible systems

Compatible with HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures

HPE BladeSystem
Model: c-Class Enclosure
Form factor: Blade
Hot-plugs into rear of enclosure; 16 internal ports connect to blades

Best for

Virtualized Environments
Supports server virtualization with 8 Gbps ports and trunking up to 64 Gbps for high-bandwidth ISLs, enabling optimized data flows via Adaptive Fabric QoS and Traffic Isolation.
Data Center Consolidation
Embedded design in BladeSystem c-Class shares power/cooling, reduces cabling, and delivers 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth with 700 ns latency for efficient SAN fabrics.
Enterprise Storage Networking
12 auto-sensing FC ports (internal/external) with included SFP+ transceivers ensure flexibility and scalability in high-availability setups using Fabric Watch and Extended Fabrics.
High-Performance Computing
Non-blocking architecture and cut-through routing provide low-latency 700 ns performance, ideal for demanding applications with Ingress Rate Limiting and Top Talkers monitoring.

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Aggregate Bandwidth	up to 384 Gbps (24 ports x 8 Gbps x 2 full duplex)

RAM	512 MB
Flash memory	512 MB

Power Supplies	Shared with BladeSystem enclosure; no dedicated PSU

Physical Characteristics

Weight	1.81 kg
Dimensions	38.1 x 29.85 x 8.59 cm
Form Factor	Embedded blade switch; hot-plug into HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure rear
Chassis Type	BladeSystem c-Class compatible; no PSU included
Upgradability	12-port upgrade LTU available

HTTP	Yes
Telnet	Yes
SFP+ Transceivers	Two short wave 8Gb SFP+ included
Fibre Channel Ports	12 ports enabled (any combination internal/external); auto-sensing 8Gb

HPE Brocade 8/12c SAN Switch Switch