AM870B - HPE HP 8/40 Power Pack+ 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 Switch

Name: AM870B - HPE HP 8/40 Power Pack+ 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: AM870B
Price: 1768 USD
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AM870B - HPE HP 8/40 Power Pack+ 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP 8/40 Power Pack+ SAN Switch (AM870B) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switch delivering 24 full fabric ports at 8 Gbps in a compact 1U form factor. This non-blocking architecture provides 192 Gbps aggregate bandwidth with optional ISL Trunking supporting up to 64 Gbps inter-switch throughput. The Power Pack+ software bundle includes Adaptive Networking, Fabric Watch, Extended Fabric, Advanced Performance Monitoring, and Server Application Optimization for comprehensive fabric management. Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, and Advanced Zoning enable secure fabric segmentation and web-based administration. Auto-sensing technology supports 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps connections, protecting existing device investments. Redundant, hot-pluggable components ensure high availability with no single points of failure. Ideal for mission-critical storage environments requiring scalable, reliable SAN infrastructure with enterprise-level performance and manageability.

24 full fabric ports @ 8 Gbps with 192 Gbps aggregate
ISL Trunking up to 64 Gbps for inter-switch links
Power Pack+ software: Adaptive Networking & Fabric Watch
Non-blocking architecture with redundant hot-pluggable
Advanced Web Tools & Zoning for fabric management
Auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps for backward compatibility

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AM870B
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	HP 8/40 Power Pack+
Technology	8Gb Fibre Channel; designed for mission-critical storage environments
Product Line	HP 8/40 SAN Switch Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Base Software	Advanced Fabric OS; Advanced Web Tools; Advanced Zoning
Management Interface	Advanced Web Tools for web-based management
Power Pack+ Software	Adaptive Networking; ISL Trunking; Extended Fabric; Advanced Performance Monitoring; Server Application Optimization; Fabric Watch

Compatible systems

AM870B is a Fibre Channel SAN switch compatible with HP 3PAR storage arrays and enterprise SAN environments

HP 3PAR StoreServ
Model: 10000; 7450
Form factor: Storage Array
Generation: Gen4
Compatible with HP 3PAR storage systems for SAN connectivity

Best for

Enterprise SAN Deployments
Designed for rapidly growing storage requirements in mission-critical environments. The 24 full fabric ports at 8 Gbps provide non-blocking architecture with 192 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, supporting large-scale storage area networks requiring high performance and reliability.
Mission-Critical Storage
Meets enterprise-level availability requirements with redundant, hot-pluggable components and no single points of failure. Advanced Fabric OS and Power Pack+ software enable proactive monitoring and optimization of storage fabric health and performance thresholds.
Data Center Consolidation
Supports scalable fabric growth with optional ISL Trunking providing up to 64 Gbps inter-switch throughput. Auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps capabilities protect existing investments while enabling future upgrades to higher-speed transceivers.
Multi-Tier Storage Networks
Advanced Zoning and Extended Fabric capabilities enable selective device sharing while maintaining remote fabric isolation. Adaptive Networking optimizes bandwidth allocation for mission-critical applications across heterogeneous storage environments.

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Remote Management Protocols	SNMP, Telnet, HTTP

Maximum Ports	40 ports
Aggregate Bandwidth	680 Gbit/sec
Fibre Channel Speed	8 Gbps
ISL Trunking Throughput	up to 64 Gbit/sec

Zoning Capabilities	Advanced Zoning for fabric segmentation and security

Power per Port	less than 2.5 watts

Form Factor	Rack-mounted switch
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U

Interface/Ports

Fabric Ports	24 full fabric ports enabled
Serial Ports	1 x RS-232 9-pin D-sub (DB-9)
Ethernet Ports	1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45
Port Interface	8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceivers (requires separate purchase)
Supported Transceiver	HP 8Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP+ (part number AJ716A)

Frequently asked questions

What is the aggregate bandwidth of the HP 8/40 Power Pack+ with 24 ports?

The fully populated 24-port 8/40 Power Pack+ delivers 192 Gbps aggregate bandwidth with non-blocking architecture at 8 Gbps full duplex. Optional ISL Trunking can supply up to 64 Gbps of balanced data throughput between switches to reduce congestion and increase overall fabric bandwidth for multi-switch deployments.

What software is included with the Power Pack+ model?

Power Pack+ includes Adaptive Networking, Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Advanced Performance Monitoring, and Server Application Optimization. Base software includes Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, and Advanced Zoning. These tools provide comprehensive fabric management, health monitoring, and security policy enforcement through a single web-based interface.

Can the 8/40 Power Pack+ be upgraded to 40 ports?

Yes. The 8/40 Power Pack+ supports Ports on Demand scalability, allowing non-disruptive upgrades from 24 to 32 or 40 ports in 8-port increments using upgrade licenses (part number AM869B). This enables cost-effective capacity growth without replacing the switch or disrupting fabric operations.

What transceiver types does the 8/40 Power Pack+ support?

The switch requires 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceivers (purchased separately). HP 8Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP+ (part number AJ716A) is the recommended transceiver. The switch also supports auto-sensing of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps connections, enabling backward compatibility with legacy 4 Gbps and 2 Gbps SFPs.

What high-availability features does this switch provide?

The 8/40 Power Pack+ features redundant, hot-pluggable components with no single points of failure. It supports non-disruptive software upgrades and hot code activation, ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical environments. Advanced Fabric Watch monitoring proactively alerts administrators to performance and health issues before they impact storage availability.

How does Advanced Zoning improve fabric security?

Advanced Zoning enables fabric segmentation by controlling which storage devices and servers can communicate within the SAN. This prevents unauthorized access, isolates mission-critical applications, and enables selective device sharing between remote fabrics while maintaining isolation for higher levels of scalability and fault containment.

What is the physical form factor and power efficiency?

The 8/40 Power Pack+ is housed in an energy-efficient, optimized 1U rack-mounted form factor, delivering best-in-class port density for midrange enterprise SAN switches. The compact design reduces data center footprint while maintaining full 8 Gbps 1:1 performance across all 24 ports with redundant components.

HPE HP 8/40 Power Pack+ 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 Switch

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