AK860A HP StorageWorks SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch
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AK860A Overview
The HP StorageWorks AK860A SAN Director Switch is a high-capacity enterprise SAN solution offering 48 Fibre Channel ports with 8.5Gbps throughput per port. Built for Director-class chassis environments, it provides exceptional scalability, performance, and fault tolerance, ensuring nonstop operation for mission-critical data center infrastructures. Its architecture supports advanced SAN services including zoning, NPIV, and ISL trunking, making it ideal for complex, multi-fabric environments. The switch offers complete backward compatibility with 4Gb and 2Gb devices, making it flexible for mixed environments while still ensuring maximum performance.
AK860A Technical Specifications
HP StorageWorks SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch 48-Ports 8.50 Gbps
Manufacturer: HP
Manufacture Part Number: AK860A
Type: SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch
Ports: 48 Fibre Channel ports
Port Speed: 8.50Gbps (supports 8/4/2Gbps devices)
Form Factor: Director-class switch
Switching Capacity: High-performance, non-blocking architecture
Management: CLI, web GUI, SNMP, advanced SAN fabric management tools
Features: Zoning, ISL trunking, NPIV support, security and traffic management
Redundancy: Hot-swappable modules, Director chassis fault-tolerant design
Scalability: Enterprise-class SAN fabric expansion
Reliability: Continuous availability for mission-critical storage
