Detailed Specifications
HPE P08475-B21 Virtual Connect 16 Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module
Overview
The HPE P08475-B21 is a high-density Fibre Channel interconnect module intended for blade-server environments, offering 24 active ports at 16 Gb/s each to facilitate SAN connectivity between compute blades and storage arrays. Installed in a compatible blade chassis, this module consolidates SAN links and simplifies cabling by routing internal blade-server traffic through a single switch fabric rather than individual cable bundles. It supports server migration and maintenance without disrupting the storage network and enables zoning and virtualization-aware fabric segmentation. The module is well-suited for enterprise data-centre deployments where blade servers require high-bandwidth storage access and simplified infrastructure integration.
Key Features
24 ports each supporting up to 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput
Designed for blade-server chassis to consolidate SAN connectivity
Supports zoning and virtualization-aware SAN fabric integration
High-port density for storage-rich server clusters and converged infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | P08475-B21 |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Module |
| Link Speed | Up to 16 Gb/s per port |
| Port Count | 24 |
| Module Form-Factor | Blade-insertable for compatible chassis |
| Compatible Platform | Blade-server chassis environment |
| SAN Zoning Support | Yes |
| Media Type | Fibre Channel optical |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | ~7.6″ × ~10.6″ × ~1.1″ |
| Weight | ~3.3 lb |
| Use Case | High-density server-to-storage connectivity |
| Status | Retired / end-of-life |
| Compliance | SAN fabric standards compliance |
| Virtualisation Support | Virtual machine aware zoning support |
