{"product_id":"hpe-san-switch-8-80-power-pack-plus-48-ports","title":"HPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+, 48 Ports, Managed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+ – Mission-Critical Storage Networking\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE SAN Switch 8\/80 Power Pack+\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e8 Gbps full-duplex performance\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 managed ports with full 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-blocking architecture supporting up to 80 concurrent active ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero oversubscription design for guaranteed bandwidth allocation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-duplex operation enabling simultaneous send\/receive at line rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack-mountable form factor optimized for data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced management capabilities for traffic monitoring and optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability for mission-critical storage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable fabric architecture supporting multi-switch environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM872BR#05Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged SAN Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 Fibre Channel ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Gbps per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Concurrent Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 ports active\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-blocking, zero oversubscription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuplex Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-duplex operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged switch with advanced monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a SAN switch and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSAN switch\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does non-blocking architecture mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports can this managed SAN switch support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this switch suitable for rack-mountable data center installations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41636031889483,"sku":"AM872BR#05Y","price":69985.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-SAN-Switch-880-Power-Pack-48-Ports-Managed.jpg?v=1787316555","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-san-switch-8-80-power-pack-plus-48-ports","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}