AK858A HP StorageWorks SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch
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AK858A Overview
The HP StorageWorks SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch (AK858A) is a powerful director-class SAN solution designed for large enterprise storage infrastructures. With 16 Fibre Channel ports running at speeds up to 8.5Gbps, it provides high-bandwidth connectivity with backward compatibility for legacy SAN devices. As a modular, scalable chassis switch, it is ideal for serving as the core backbone of a Storage Area Network, supporting fabric expansion and advanced services such as ISL trunking, NPIV, and secure zoning. Its hot-swappable components, redundant design, and advanced management tools ensure high availability and simplified operations in mission-critical environments.
AK858A Technical Specifications
HP StorageWorks SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch 16-Ports s 8.50 Gbps
Manufacturer: HP
Manufacture Part Number: AK858A
Type: SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch
Ports: 16 active Fibre Channel ports
Port Speed: 8.5Gbps (auto-negotiates to 4Gbps, 2Gbps)
Form Factor: Director-class chassis (modular)
Architecture: High-performance, enterprise SAN backbone
Switching Capacity: Very high, designed for core SAN fabrics
Scalability: Supports expansion modules for more ports
Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP monitoring, advanced zoning
Features: ISL trunking, NPIV support, advanced fabric services
Redundancy: Hot-swappable controllers, power, and cooling
Usage: Core SAN infrastructure, large-scale enterprise storage networks
