Detailed Specifications
HPE AK858A 8 Gb 16-Port SAN Director Blade
Overview
The HPE AK858A is a Fibre Channel director-blade switch module for use in HPE StorageWorks DC SAN Director chassis. It provides 16 fixed FC ports running at 8 Gb/s, enabling high-speed, low-latency SAN connectivity for enterprise storage fabrics. The module is hot-swappable within the SAN director chassis, making it suitable for incremental expansion without disrupting the existing fabric. It supports standard SAN services such as zoning and fabric management to integrate smoothly into large-scale SAN deployments.
Key Features
16 × 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
Compatible with HPE DC SAN Director chassis
Hot-swappable blade design for non-disruptive upgrades
Designed for high-performance SAN deployments and scalable fabrics
Supports enterprise SAN zoning and fabric management
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | AK858A |
| Product Type | SAN Director Blade Switch |
| Port Count | 16 Fibre Channel ports |
| Port Speed | 8 Gb/s |
| Supported Speeds | 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s (auto-sensing) |
| Form Factor | Blade module for director chassis |
| Compatibility | HPE DC SAN Director family |
| Hot-Plug | Yes (in swap-capable chassis) |
| Weight | ~5 lbs |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | ~13.78 × 17.22 × 28.82 in |
| Compliance | RoHS, WEEE |
