mission-critical storage

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.