AK859C HP 32-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Blade DC SAN Director Switch
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AK859C Overview
The HP AK859C 32-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Blade DC SAN Director Switch is a robust enterprise-class SAN switching solution tailored for high-demand storage networks. Designed as a blade option for Director-class chassis, it provides 32 high-speed Fibre Channel ports, delivering 8Gbps throughput with backward compatibility to older devices. This switch ensures seamless scalability, supporting large-scale SAN environments with high workloads, making it ideal for core fabric deployments. With advanced management options such as zoning, NPIV, and ISL trunking, it enables optimized traffic flow, secure connectivity, and efficient resource utilization.
AK859C Technical Specifications
HP 32-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Blade DC SAN Director Switch
Manufacturer: HP
Manufacture Part Number: AK859C
Type: DC SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch
Ports: 32 Fibre Channel ports
Port Speed: 8Gbps (supports 4Gbps/2Gbps backward compatibility)
Form Factor: Blade option for Director-class chassis
Switching Capacity: High-speed non-blocking architecture
Management: CLI, web GUI, SNMP, advanced fabric services
Features: Zoning, ISL trunking, NPIV support, security policies
Redundancy: Hot-swappable, Director chassis fault-tolerant design
Scalability: Enterprise-class fabric expansion and integration
Reliability: Continuous availability, enterprise SAN-class hardware
