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Silver 1U rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch with eight SFP slots

HP

HP AM866A StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch 8.50 Gbit/s 8 SFP 1U

SKU CH-TC28-6251A

An 8-port Fibre Channel switch delivering 8.50 Gbit/s per port with eight SFP expansion slots in a 1U rack-mountable chassis

  • Switch TypeFibre Channel Switch
  • 8 SFP ports ready for fibre connectivity
  • 50 Gbit/s transfer rate for storage traffic
  • Manageable switch simplifies SAN administration
  • 1U rack-mountable form factor fits standard cabinets
  • WEEE certified for environmental compliance

HP AM866A StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch

The HP AM866A StorageWorks 8/8 is a Fibre Channel switch built for storage-area networks. It provides eight ports operating at 8.50 Gbit/s for connecting servers and storage arrays. The unit fits a standard 1U rack space and is sold new. It suits administrators who need a manageable SAN fabric core.

Thermals noise and power draw

The switch uses a rack-mountable chassis measuring 22 inches deep, 7.5 inches wide and 16 inches high with a weight of 14.99 lb. Fan airflow moves front-to-rear to match typical cold-aisle layouts. The power supplies are internal and the unit carries WEEE environmental certification. No acoustic or power-consumption figures are supplied.

Behaviour under sustained load

All eight SFP expansion slots can be populated simultaneously for full-port density. The manageable firmware supports zoning and fabric services during continuous traffic. The 1U form factor leaves no room for additional expansion modules beyond the eight ports. Buyers needing more than eight ports or higher link speeds must look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • 8 SFP ports ready for fibre connectivity
  • 50 Gbit/s transfer rate for storage traffic
  • Manageable switch simplifies SAN administration
  • 1U rack-mountable form factor fits standard cabinets
  • WEEE certified for environmental compliance

Specifications

BrandHP
Switch TypeFibre Channel Switch

Questions about this item

How do I install the HP AM866A StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch in a rack, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 1U chassis using the 22-inch depth and 7.5-inch width brackets, then insert SFP transceivers into all eight expansion slots before cabling; the step often missed is populating every slot with a compatible SFP module.

What maintenance or replacement will the HP AM866A switch need over time?

The eight SFP transceivers are the primary replaceable components; swap any module that shows link errors or fails diagnostics, and keep spare SFPs matched to the 8.50 Gbit/s rate.

What limit appears first when the HP AM866A runs under sustained load?

The 8.50 Gbit/s per-port data transfer rate is the first ceiling; sustained traffic above that rate on any of the eight Fibre Channel ports will queue frames and increase latency.

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