466482-B21 HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Ports Fibre Channel Manageable Switch
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466482-B21 Overview
The HPE 466482-B21 is a Virtual Connect 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. With 24 Fibre Channel ports, it provides high-performance SAN connectivity, enabling seamless integration between blade servers and enterprise storage systems. Supporting 8Gbps throughput per port while remaining backward compatible with 2Gb and 4Gb FC devices, it ensures flexibility in mixed SAN environments. Its manageable architecture allows administrators to simplify fabric zoning, reduce cabling, and centralize control of SAN connections. The module integrates with HPE Virtual Connect Manager and OneView, providing streamlined management, fabric consolidation, and automated provisioning. Ideal for virtualized and mission-critical data centers, the 466482-B21 improves scalability, simplifies infrastructure, and ensures high availability in storage networking.
466482-B21 Technical Specifications
HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Ports Fibre Channel Manageable Switch
Manufacturer: HPE
Manufacture Part number: 466482-B21
Product Type: Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Switch
Ports: 24 × 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
Data Transfer Rate: 8Gbps per port (full-duplex)
Backward Compatibility: Supports 4Gb and 2Gb FC devices
Form Factor: Blade enclosure switch module (hot-swappable)
Connector Type: SFP+ based FC ports (LC connector transceivers)
Management: Fully manageable (Virtual Connect Manager or HPE OneView)
Switching: Non-blocking architecture, low latency switching
Redundancy: Supports fabric failover and multipathing
Compatibility: Designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures
Features: SAN fabric consolidation, zoning, and multi-hop connectivity
Application: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for blade servers
