SAN-class hardware

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.