HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ – Mission-Critical Storage Networking
The HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ is a high-performance managed SAN switch engineered for enterprise data centers requiring reliable, non-blocking storage area network connectivity. This 48-port managed switch delivers 8 Gbps full-duplex performance with support for up to 80 concurrent active ports, making it ideal for organizations managing large-scale virtualization, database clusters, and mission-critical storage environments. Built for rack-mountable deployment, this enterprise-grade SAN switch eliminates performance bottlenecks with zero oversubscription architecture, ensuring predictable throughput for demanding I/O workloads.
Key Features
- 48 managed ports with full 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
- Non-blocking architecture supporting up to 80 concurrent active ports
- Zero oversubscription design for guaranteed bandwidth allocation
- Full-duplex operation enabling simultaneous send/receive at line rate
- Rack-mountable form factor optimized for data center deployment
- Advanced management capabilities for traffic monitoring and optimization
- Enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical storage applications
- Scalable fabric architecture supporting multi-switch environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
AM872BR#05Y |
| Product Type |
Managed SAN Switch |
| Port Count |
48 Fibre Channel ports |
| Port Speed |
8 Gbps per port |
| Maximum Concurrent Ports |
80 ports active |
| Architecture |
Non-blocking, zero oversubscription |
| Duplex Mode |
Full-duplex operation |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable |
| Management |
Managed switch with advanced monitoring |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SAN switch and why do I need one?
A SAN switch is a specialized networking device that connects servers to storage arrays over a Fibre Channel fabric. The HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ provides the high-speed, low-latency connectivity required for mission-critical storage environments, enabling multiple servers to access shared storage simultaneously without performance degradation.
What does non-blocking architecture mean?
Non-blocking architecture means the switch can handle traffic from all ports simultaneously at full line rate without congestion. With this managed switch's zero oversubscription design, you're guaranteed that bandwidth is never shared or contended—each port maintains its full 8 Gbps capacity regardless of overall fabric utilization.
How many ports can this managed SAN switch support?
The HPE SAN Switch 8/80 features 48 physical Fibre Channel ports, with the architecture supporting up to 80 concurrent active ports in multi-switch fabric configurations. This scalability makes it suitable for growing enterprise storage networks.
Is this switch suitable for rack-mountable data center installations?
Yes, the HPE SAN Switch 8/80 Power Pack+ is specifically designed as a rack-mountable switch for standard data center deployments. Its compact form factor integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure while delivering enterprise-class managed switch capabilities.
