Detailed Specifications
HPE P08476-B21 Virtual Connect 16 Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module
Overview
The HPE P08476-B21 is a high-density Fibre Channel interconnect module designed for integration within the HPE BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure and compatible Virtual Connect chassis. It provides 24 Fibre Channel ports operating at up to 16 Gb/s per port, enabling large-scale SAN connectivity between blade servers and external storage fabrics. As a fully modular blade-insertable switch module, it supports server-to-SAN connections, zoning for virtual machines, and simplifies SAN fabric design in converged compute-storage environments. The module is suited for enterprise data-centre deployments where multiple servers require high-throughput, low-latency fibre channel connectivity, and fits directly into the server blade mid-plane infrastructure. It integrates with HPE Virtual Connect management tools for fabric abstraction and supports the consolidation of SAN links in blade-based compute clusters.
Key Features
24 × 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for high-throughput SAN links
Blade-insertable module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class / Virtual Connect chassis
Supports VM-aware SAN zoning and fabric simplification
Designed for converged server-storage blade infrastructure with high port density
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | P08476-B21 |
| Product Type | Virtual Connect 16 Gb 24-Port FC Module |
| Fibre Channel Port Speed | Up to 16 Gb/s per port |
| Port Count | 24 |
| Module Form Factor | Blade-insertable module |
| Compatible Platform | HPE BladeSystem c-Class / Virtual Connect chassis |
| Zoning Support | VM-aware SAN zoning |
| Media Type | Fibre Channel optical |
| Switching Fabric Capability | High-density port fabric module |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | ~7.6″ × ~10.6″ × ~1.1″ |
| Weight | ~3.3 lb |
| Use Case | SAN connectivity in converged infra |
| Status | Retired/End-of-life |
| Compliance | TAA-compliant version available |
| Module Slot Interface | Chassis mid-plane interconnect bay |
