HPE Fibre Channel SAN Switch (AM867C) 8-Port 8Gb FC Switch, Base Model

• Small and medium enterprise SAN deployments
• Fibre Channel storage area networks
• VMware virtualization storage connectivity
• Microsoft Hyper-V shared storage networking
• Enterprise backup and recovery infrastructure
• Disaster recovery SAN replication
• HPE MSA and 3PAR storage connectivity
• Database storage networking
• Branch office storage infrastructure
• Storage network expansion using Ports-on-Demand licensing

• 8 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
• Based on proven Brocade Fibre Channel technology
• Supports Ports-on-Demand (PoD) expansion
• Enterprise-class SAN connectivity
• Low-latency Fibre Channel switching
• Auto-sensing 2/4/8Gb Fibre Channel speeds
• Backward compatibility with earlier Fibre Channel devices
• Compact 1U rack-mount design
• Supports storage virtualization environments
• Optimized for backup and disaster recovery
• High availability SAN architecture
• Compatible with HPE Fibre Channel storage solutions
• Flexible upgrade path through port licensing
• Simplifies storage infrastructure modernization
• Switch-only configuration (power supply not included)

• Brand: HPE
• Product Name: HPE 8/8 SAN Switch
• Part Number: AM867C
• Product Family: HPE B-series SAN Switch Series
• OEM Platform: Brocade 300 Fibre Channel Switch
• Product Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• SAN Technology: Fibre Channel
• Fabric Type: Fibre Channel Fabric
• Fibre Channel Standard: FC-PH, FC-FS, FC-AL, FC-GS, FC-FLA, FC-SW
• Enabled Ports: 8 × Fibre Channel Ports
• Maximum Ports: 24 ports (via Ports-on-Demand licenses)
• Port Type: SFP-based Fibre Channel
• Port Speed: 2/4/8 Gbps Auto-sensing
• Port Licensing: Base 8 ports enabled; additional ports require PoD licenses
• ISL Support: Yes
• ISL Trunking: Supported (license required)
• Long Distance Support: Supported (license dependent)
• Dynamic Path Selection: Yes
• Adaptive Networking: Supported
• NPIV: Supported
• N_Port Trunking: Supported
• Access Gateway Mode: Supported
• Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF): Supported
• Fabric Services: Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN), Zoning
• Zoning: Port Zoning, WWN Zoning, Mixed Zoning
• Routing Fibre: Channel Routing (license dependent)
• Security: Secure Fabric OS Management
• Authentication: SSH v2, HTTPS, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+
• Encryption Support: SSL, SSH
• Management Interfaces: Ethernet Management Port, Serial Console
• Management Tools: Brocade Web Tools, CLI, SNMP v1/v3, Fabric OS
• Operating System: Brocade Fabric OS
• SFP Support: 2Gb, 4Gb, and 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers
• Supported Topologies: Fabric, Cascade, Mesh
• Virtualization Support: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Linux KVM
• Storage Compatibility: HPE MSA, HPE StoreVirtual, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE XP Storage, Fibre Channel Tape Libraries
• Server Compatibility: HPE ProLiant, HPE BladeSystem, Fibre Channel HBAs
• Rack Height: 1U
• Airflow: Front-to-Back
• Power Supply: Not Included (This SKU)
• Redundant Power: Supported with compatible power configuration
• Deployment: Enterprise SAN, Virtualization, Backup, Disaster Recovery, Storage Consolidation

Why Choose This Product?

• Organizations choose the HPE AM867C because it delivers enterprise Fibre Channel performance in a cost-effective entry-level platform while providing a clear growth path through Ports-on-Demand licensing. Unlike basic fixed-port SAN switches, this model allows businesses to activate additional ports as storage requirements increase, reducing upfront capital expenditure and extending infrastructure lifespan. Built on trusted Brocade Fibre Channel technology, it integrates seamlessly with HPE storage arrays, BladeSystem environments, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and enterprise backup platforms. The no-power-supply configuration also makes it an economical option for hardware replacement or environments with compatible spare power components.