Detailed Specifications
HPE 466539-001 Virtual Connect 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Module
Overview
The HPE 466539-001 is a Virtual Connect Fibre Channel switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class chassis. It provides 24 ports running at up to 8 Gb/s to deliver high-throughput, low-latency SAN connectivity directly from the blade enclosure to the SAN fabric. This module simplifies server-to-storage I/O by consolidating blade FC links and allows for pooled and flexible SAN connectivity. It supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) for modern virtualized environments and integrates with Virtual Connect Manager for simplified management.
Key Features
24 × 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports in a c-Class blade interconnect module
Supports NPIV for per-VM SAN connectivity
Auto-negotiates 4/8 Gb and supports 8 Gb SAN fabrics
Hot-pluggable into Virtual Connect interconnect bays
Compatible with major SAN vendors including Brocade and Cisco fabrics
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | 466539-001 |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel switch module |
| Model / Series | Virtual Connect 8 Gb FC Module |
| Port Count | 24 Fibre Channel ports |
| Speed per Port | 8 Gb/s (backward compatible to 4 Gb) |
| Protocol Support | Fibre Channel, NPIV |
| Compatible Chassis | HPE BladeSystem c-Class |
| Hot-Plug | Yes |
| Management Interface | Virtual Connect Manager, CLI, SNMP |
| Interoperability | Works with Brocade & Cisco SAN fabrics |
| Form Factor / Module | Blade interconnect module |
| Operating Temperature | 0-45 °C |
| Weight | Approximately 2.5 lb |
