HPE 466539‑001 Virtual Connect 24‑Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Module
Overview
The HPE 466539‑001 is a Virtual Connect Fibre Channel switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class chassis. It provides 24 ports running at up to 8 Gb/s to deliver high-throughput, low-latency SAN connectivity directly from the blade enclosure to the SAN fabric. This module simplifies server‑to‑storage I/O by consolidating blade FC links and allows for pooled and flexible SAN connectivity. It supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) for modern virtualized environments and integrates with Virtual Connect Manager for simplified management.
Key Features
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24 × 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports in a c-Class blade interconnect module
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Supports NPIV for per-VM SAN connectivity
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Auto-negotiates 4/8 Gb and supports 8 Gb SAN fabrics
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Hot-pluggable into Virtual Connect interconnect bays
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Compatible with major SAN vendors including Brocade and Cisco fabrics
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