HPE AM868C 8/24 SAN Switch | 16 Active Ports | 8Gb Fibre Channel Storage Networking Switch

• Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments
• VMware virtualization storage connectivity
• Microsoft Hyper-V shared storage infrastructure
• High-performance database storage networking
• Mission-critical application storage environments
• Enterprise backup and recovery networks
• Disaster recovery and secondary data center replication
• Storage connectivity for HPE storage arrays
• SAN modernization projects replacing legacy Fibre Channel switches
• Branch office and edge data center SAN deployments

• 16 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
• Expandable to 24 ports through software licensing
• Enterprise Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
• Compact 1U rack-mount design
• Low-latency storage networking architecture
• Designed for high availability storage environments
• Supports scalable SAN expansion without replacing hardware
• Optimized for virtualization and shared storage
• Reliable connectivity for business-critical workloads
• Simplifies storage infrastructure management
• Compatible with enterprise Fibre Channel storage environments
• Supports infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Helps improve storage resource utilization
• Suitable for backup, replication, and disaster recovery environments
• Provides investment protection through incremental port activation

• Brand: HPE
• Product Number: AM868C
• Product Name: HPE 8/24 SAN Switch
• Switch Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Fibre Channel Speed: 8Gb Fibre Channel
• Active Ports: 16
• Maximum Ports: 24 (via software activation/license)
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• Storage Networking: Fibre Channel SAN
• Primary Deployment: Enterprise Storage Area Networks
• Expansion: Software-enabled port scalability
• Intended Workloads: Shared storage, virtualization, backup, disaster recovery, enterprise applications

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the HPE AM868C because it delivers enterprise Fibre Channel SAN performance while providing a cost-effective growth path. Unlike fixed-port switches that require complete replacement when additional connectivity is needed, this model enables expansion from 16 to 24 ports through software activation, extending infrastructure life and reducing future capital expenditure. Its 8Gb Fibre Channel architecture remains a dependable solution for organizations operating HPE storage environments, virtualization platforms, and business-critical workloads that require consistent storage performance. The compact rack footprint, compatibility with existing Fibre Channel ecosystems, and straightforward scalability make it a practical procurement choice for SAN upgrades, infrastructure refresh projects, and storage network expansion where long-term ROI and operational continuity are priorities.