- Is this switch fully licensed for fabric use?
- Yes. The model is full fabric enabled, so fabric services and zoning are available without a separate fabric license. All 16 ports are active.
- What speed does it run at?
- It is an 8 Gb Fibre Channel switch. Hosts and arrays connect at up to 8 Gb per port, and it interoperates with slower 4 Gb and 2 Gb devices.
- How does it compare with a 16 Gb switch?
- A 16 Gb switch doubles per-port throughput and is likely to have longer support life. This switch suits fabrics where 8 Gb links are enough and the budget is tight.
- What is in the box?
- The switch unit itself. SFP transceivers, cables and rack rails are usually sold separately, so confirm what the seller includes before ordering.
- Can I connect it to my existing SAN?
- Yes, if your hosts and arrays use Fibre Channel and the fabric is compatible. It joins an existing fabric through standard zoning and ISL links.
- Does it need special software to manage?
- It is a managed switch configured through its CLI and web tools. Expect to set up zoning and fabric parameters yourself or with a storage administrator.
- Where is the HP AM867C-16AP StorageWorks 8/8 + 16 x Active Ports Full Fabric Enabled SAN Switch cheapest?
- At Gotodirect, for $2,442.43, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the HP AM867C-16AP StorageWorks 8/8 + 16 x Active Ports Full Fabric Enabled SAN Switch?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, Buy Router Switch.