HPE AK858A 16-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel DC SAN Director switch Blade Option

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Condition:New

Brand:HPE

Weight:3 lbs

Product Type:SAN Director Blade Switch

HPE AK858A 8 Gb 16-Port SAN Director Blade

Overview

The HPE AK858A is a Fibre Channel director-blade switch module for use in HPE StorageWorks DC SAN Director chassis. It provides 16 fixed FC ports running at 8 Gb/s, enabling high-speed, low-latency SAN connectivity for enterprise storage fabrics. The module is hot-swappable within the SAN director chassis, making it suitable for incremental expansion without disrupting the existing fabric. It supports standard SAN services such as zoning and fabric management to integrate smoothly into large-scale SAN deployments.

Key Features

  • 16 × 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports

  • Compatible with HPE DC SAN Director chassis

  • Hot-swappable blade design for non-disruptive upgrades

  • Designed for high-performance SAN deployments and scalable fabrics

  • Supports enterprise SAN zoning and fabric management

BrandHPE
SKUAK858A
ConditionNew
Dimensions16 × 15 × 20 in
Weight3 lbs
CompatibilityHPE DC SAN Director family
Part NumberAK858A
Product TypeSAN Director Blade Switch
Port Count16 Fibre Channel ports
Port Speed8 Gb/s
Supported Speeds2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s (auto-sensing)
Form FactorBlade module for director chassis
Hot-PlugYes (in swap-capable chassis)
ComplianceRoHS, WEEE

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Products include the manufacturer warranty where applicable. Warranty coverage, term, and service options may vary by manufacturer and product condition.

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