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AK859A HP StorageWorks SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch

AK859A Overview

The HP StorageWorks AK859A SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch provides 32 ports of 8.5 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, making it a powerful solution for large-scale storage networks. Built as a Director-class switch, it offers high port density, superior bandwidth, and seamless scalability for enterprise-level SAN deployments. Its advanced features, including ISL trunking, zoning, and NPIV, allow for efficient resource allocation and optimized fabric performance.

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AK859A Technical Specifications

HP StorageWorks SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch 32 Ports 8.50 Gbps

Manufacturer: HP
Manufacture Part Number: AK859A
Type: SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch
Ports: 32 Fibre Channel ports
Port Speed: 8.5 Gbps (backward compatible with 4Gbps/2Gbps)
Form Factor: Director-class switch module
Switching Capacity: High throughput, low latency fabric switching
Scalability: Supports large SAN environments with Director-class expansion
Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, zoning, fabric tools
Features: ISL trunking, NPIV support, advanced fabric services
Redundancy: Hot-swappable, Director chassis-based fault tolerance
Reliability: Enterprise-grade, designed for mission-critical uptime
Use Case: Enterprise SAN backbone, high I/O workloads, large storage consolidation

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