AM867C HPE Switch

High-Performance 19-inch Rackmount Fibre Channel SAN Switching with the AM867C for 24-Port Fabric Connectivity

The AM867C is an HPE Fibre Channel SAN networking appliance designed to deliver deterministic, low-latency block storage connectivity through a dedicated 24-port 8Gb FC SFP+ fabric in a standard 19-inch rackmount form factor. Positioned for edge or core deployment, the AM867C provides a purpose-built switching layer that keeps storage traffic isolated from general Ethernet workloads, supporting consistent performance for shared LUN access and clustered storage services.

Architecturally, the AM867C enables scalable fabric growth via port density and predictable throughput per link, aligning well with virtualised datacentres where multiple hypervisor hosts converge onto shared arrays. By using SFP+ optics for Fibre Channel, the AM867C supports clean segmentation of backup, replication, and primary storage paths, reducing contention and simplifying operational troubleshooting. Expansion and resilience are achieved through fabric design practices rather than oversubscription, making the AM867C a practical foundation for SAN standardisation across racks and pods.

Why Choose the AM867C?

The AM867C offers an efficient density-to-performance profile for organisations requiring controlled, enterprise-grade SAN connectivity with clear scaling logic from small clusters to multi-rack fabrics. With the AM867C, architects can implement dedicated FC zones for production, backup/DR, and migration workflows while maintaining predictable latency characteristics and operational consistency across deployments.

HPE engineering emphasises platform reliability, serviceability, and compatibility with modern data centre cabling and rack standards, enabling long-life infrastructure planning. The AM867C aligns with enterprise change-control requirements by providing a stable SAN switching layer optimised for block storage transport and repeatable deployment patterns.

Key Applications:

• Fibre Channel SAN edge switching for shared block storage
• Core SAN switching for multi-rack fabrics
• Virtualisation host connectivity to FC storage arrays
• Clustered storage and high-availability datastore access
• Backup and disaster recovery FC isolation

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your SAN rollout and port-count planning, and you can secure an extended warranty of up to 6 years to protect long-lived FC infrastructure investments around the AM867C.