AJ822C - HPE Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class with Power Pack+ Switch

Name: AJ822C - HPE Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class with Power Pack+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: AJ822C
Price: 422 USD
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AJ822C - HPE Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class with Power Pack+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE AJ822C is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It delivers 8 Gbps performance with 24 total ports enabled: 16 internal ports for blade server connectivity and 8 external ports for fabric expansion. The Power Pack+ bundle includes advanced management tools and Enhanced Group Management (EGM) capabilities. Frame Filtering technology enables advanced zoning and performance monitoring. The switch supports up to 2 redundant I/O interconnect fabrics simultaneously, providing flexibility for mixed Ethernet, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS deployments. Built-in WebTools and optional Advanced Performance Monitoring enable proactive SAN management with early warning detection of fabric hot spots. Ideal for mid-to-large blade infrastructure requiring consolidated storage connectivity.

8Gbps Fibre Channel performance with 24 enabled ports.
16 internal and 8 external ports for blade and fabric connectivity.
Power Pack+ bundle includes Advanced Performance Monitoring tools.
Supports 2 redundant I/O interconnect fabrics simultaneously.
Frame Filtering enables advanced zoning and performance analytics.
Integrated BladeSystem management with single sign-on capability.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AJ822C
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model Name	Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class with Power Pack+
Product Line	Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for BladeSystem c-Class
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Documentation	Included with product; additional documentation via HPE Support Center
External Ports	8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for SAN fabric expansion
Internal Ports	16 x 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for blade server connectivity
Single Sign-On	Unified authentication across all enclosure devices

Compatible systems

The HPE AJ822C is fully compatible with HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures (c3000 and c7000) and all ProLiant blade servers deployed within these platforms. It supports standard Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure including enterprise storage arrays, tape libraries, and virtualization platforms. Integration with BladeSystem Onboard Administrator provides unified management across all enclosure components.

HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Model: c3000 Enclosure
Form factor: Single-bay interconnect module
Generation: c-Class
Installs directly into interconnect bays 1-4 of HPE BladeSystem c3000 enclosures
HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Model: c7000 Enclosure
Form factor: Single-bay interconnect module
Generation: c-Class
Compatible with HPE BladeSystem c7000 enclosures as documented in c7000 QuickSpecs
HPE ProLiant Blade Servers
Model: BL series blade servers
Form factor: Half-height and full-height blades
Generation: c-Class generation
Provides Fibre Channel connectivity to all ProLiant blade servers within c-Class enclosures

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Blade Infrastructure
Dedicated SAN connectivity for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures with integrated server blade fabric management and single sign-on capabilities.

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Protocol Support	Fibre Channel, iSCSI, SAS

Redundant Fabrics	Up to 2 simultaneous I/O interconnect fabrics supported

Port Configuration	24 total enabled ports: 16 internal (blade connectivity), 8 external (fabric expansion)

Redundancy Options	Dual fabric support for high-availability SAN architectures

Fabric Connectivity	Full fabric connectivity within BladeSystem c-Class enclosure

Management Features	WebTools, Enhanced Group Management (EGM), Advanced Performance Monitoring (APM)

Switch Architecture	Embedded Fibre Channel switch, B-Series ASIC-based

Management Interface	iLO/Onboard Administrator ports, WebTools GUI

Supported Enclosures	HPE BladeSystem c3000, c7000

Tape Library Support	Supports Fibre Channel and SAS-based tape backup infrastructure

Enclosure Integration	Installs in interconnect bays 1-4 of BladeSystem c-Class enclosures; integrates with Onboard Administrator

Storage Array Support	Compatible with enterprise storage arrays supporting 8Gbps Fibre Channel (EMC, NetApp, HP 3PAR, etc.)

Virtualization Support	Compatible with VMware vSphere and other hypervisors on blade servers

Operating System Support	Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), VMware vSphere

Blade Server Compatibility	All HPE ProLiant blade servers (half-height and full-height) in c-Class generation

Optical Transceivers Included	4 x short wave 8Gb SFP+ transceivers

Advanced Performance Monitoring	Included in Power Pack+ bundle; enables early warning detection of fabric hot spots and performance optimization

Onboard Administrator Integration	Integrated access to all server blade iLOs and interconnect device management ports via single cable

Thermal Management	Passive cooling via BladeSystem c-Class Active Cool 100/200 fans

Security

Single Sign-On	Unified authentication across all enclosure devices
Onboard Administrator Integration	Integrated access to all server blade iLOs and interconnect device management ports via single cable

Power Specifications	Powered through BladeSystem c-Class enclosure power subsystem; no separate power supply required

Form Factor	Single-bay interconnect module for BladeSystem c-Class enclosures

Thermal Management	Passive cooling via BladeSystem c-Class Active Cool 100/200 fans

Fibre Channel Speed	8Gbps per port

Lifecycle Status	RETIRED - Officially obsolete and no longer available for new sales

Frequently asked questions

What is the port configuration and fabric connectivity of the HPE AJ822C?

The AJ822C provides 24 total enabled ports: 16 internal ports connecting to blade servers within the c-Class enclosure and 8 external ports for fabric expansion and SAN connectivity. It supports up to 2 redundant I/O interconnect fabrics simultaneously, enabling flexible multi-protocol deployments with Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS protocols operating concurrently.

What management capabilities does the Power Pack+ bundle include?

The Power Pack+ bundle includes Advanced Performance Monitoring with frame filtering technology, Enhanced Group Management (EGM), and WebTools for centralized SAN administration. Frame Filtering enables advanced zoning and early warning detection of fabric hot spots. Management integrates with the BladeSystem Onboard Administrator for single sign-on access to all enclosure devices.

How does the AJ822C integrate with HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures?

The AJ822C is a single-bay interconnect module that installs directly into HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It provides integrated access to all server blade iLOs and interconnect device management ports through a single Onboard Administrator cable, simplifying management and reducing cabling complexity within the blade infrastructure.

What performance monitoring features does the AJ822C offer?

Advanced Performance Monitoring (included in Power Pack+) provides real-time fabric visibility with frame filtering capabilities that examine the first 64 bytes of Fibre Channel frames. This enables early warning detection of SAN hot spots, performance bottlenecks, and allows administrators to fine-tune and scale the fabric more efficiently for optimal throughput.

Is the AJ822C suitable for mixed storage protocol environments?

Yes, the AJ822C supports simultaneous deployment of multiple storage protocols including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS within a single BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. The switch can maintain up to 2 redundant I/O interconnect fabrics concurrently, providing flexibility for heterogeneous storage architectures and gradual protocol migration strategies.

What are the key differences between AJ822C and other Brocade 8Gb models?

The AJ822C (8/24c Power Pack+) enables 24 ports with 16 internal and 8 external, compared to the AJ821C (8/24c standard) which also has 24 ports but without Power Pack+ bundle. The AJ820C (8/12c) provides only 12 enabled ports. The Power Pack+ differentiator includes Advanced Performance Monitoring, EGM, and enhanced management tools for larger deployments.

What is the lifecycle status of the HPE AJ822C?

The HPE AJ822C is officially retired and obsolete as of the product lifecycle documentation. The base Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch product line for BladeSystem c-Class is no longer available for new sales, though existing units may still be supported through HPE Support Center for legacy deployments.

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