Detailed Specifications
HPE AG558A StorageWorks 64-Port SAN Switch
Overview
The HPE AG558A is a rack-mounted 2-unit (2U) Fibre Channel SAN switch specifically designed for large-scale storage area network fabrics and enterprise storage deployments. It offers 64 full-duplex Fibre Channel ports and auto-sensing speeds up to 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s or 8 Gb/s per port, making it appropriate for migration from legacy SAN environments while providing high throughput and port density. The non-blocking switching architecture supports consistent performance across all ports, including high-density blade or rack-server storage traffic, replication and virtualization. Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans deliver high availability; enterprise-grade SAN fabric features enable diagnostics, zoning and path management. It is suited for data-centre storage back-bones, converged storage fabrics and high-availability SAN topologies.
Key Features
64 full-duplex Fibre Channel ports with auto-sensing for 2/4/8 Gb/s.
Non-blocking switching fabric ensures full bandwidth on all ports.
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules for high availability.
Rack-mount 2U form factor with enterprise management and zoning support.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | AG558A |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch - 64 port |
| Port Count | 64 full-duplex Fibre Channel ports |
| Supported Link Speeds | 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s (auto-sensing) |
| Switching Architecture | Non-blocking |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swap power supplies and fans |
| Form Factor | 2 U rack-mount chassis |
| Typical Dimensions (H × W × D) | ~3.5″ × ~17.5″ × ~20″ |
| Typical Weight | ~25 lb |
| Fibre Channel Media | Optical Fibre |
| Management Interface | SAN-fabric management tools |
| Use Case | High-density SAN fabrics, replication, virtualization |
| Compatible Technologies | Blade servers, rack servers, storage arrays |
