- Offers best-in-class port density and scalability for enterprise SAN switches
- Delivers full 8 Gbit/sec 1:1 performance for up to 80 ports in a single-domain, optimized 2U form factor
- Increases network performance with enhanced Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking, which enables a high-speed data path up to 64 Gbit/sec
- Protects existing device investments with auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec capabilities
- Features Ports on Demand capabilities for fast, easy, and cost-effective scalability from 48 to 80 ports in 16-port increments
- Meets high-availability requirements with redundant, hot-pluggable components, non-disruptive software upgrades, and hot code activation for a wide range of SAN configurations
- Provides Adaptive Networking services such as Quality of Service (QoS) to help optimize application performance in consolidated, virtual environments
- Leverages intelligent B-series SAN management and monitoring tools to increase operational efficiency and maximize SAN investments
The HPE 8/80 SAN switch is ideal for medium- to large-sized organizations that need a scalable, high-availability solution that will facilitate consolidation and the flexibility to meet rapidly evolving storage requirements. Whether an organization's requirements call for a standalone high port count switch, a high port count core switch, or a large building block for a tiered enterprise fabric, the 8/80 SAN switch provides the highest performance, highest scalability, availability, and best investment protection available to meet the needs of today's consolidated virtual data center.