Detailed Specifications
HPE AK858C 16-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Director Blade
Overview
The HPE AK858C is a high-density, 16-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel blade designed for the HPE DC SAN Director Switch chassis. It provides a robust and scalable solution for enterprise-level storage area networks (SANs) that require high-performance, reliable connectivity. This director blade is engineered to meet the demands of growing data storage requirements in mission-critical data center environments. At its core, the AK858C delivers exceptional performance by providing 16 dedicated Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 8 Gb/s. This allows for an aggregate, non-blocking bandwidth of 192 Gb/s full-duplex per blade, ensuring efficient data transfer and optimal network performance for demanding applications. The blade's design facilitates seamless integration within existing HPE storage solutions and infrastructure. Engineered for enterprise scalability, this blade fits into the HP DC SAN Director Switch, allowing organizations to expand their storage networks incrementally without compromising performance. Its hot-swappable architecture, supported by the director's redundant power and cooling systems, ensures maximum uptime and simplifies maintenance, making it an ideal choice for large-scale SAN deployments that cannot afford downtime.
