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HPE R8M66A | 6x 32G FC + FCIP multiservice; SAN extension; uplinks: 10GbE FCIP; license: feature-licensed

SKU:R8M66A

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Description

Compact multiservice Fibre Channel switch that blends 32G FC switching with FCIP-based SAN extension for metro/long-distance replication and disaster recovery. Ideal for edge or branch SANs that need high-performance FC and IP storage services in a single platform.

Features

- Multiservice design unifies 32G FC switching and FCIP-based SAN extension
- Efficient edge/branch SAN consolidation for replication and DR
- License-flexible feature set to enable advanced services as needed
- Interoperable with C-series Fibre Channel fabrics and management

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Is this a standalone switch or a module?
A: It is a standalone multiservice Fibre Channel switch that combines FC switching and FCIP-based SAN extension in one platform.

Q: How many active Fibre Channel ports are available?
A: It provides 6 active 32G FC ports; feature availability for services like FCIP may require additional licenses.

Q: Do I need a special license for FCIP?
A: Yes. FCIP and certain advanced services are controlled by licenses; consult your entitlement to confirm which features are enabled.

Q: Can it interoperate with existing C-series SAN fabrics?
A: Yes. It is designed to integrate into C-series Fibre Channel environments using standard fabric services.

Q: Can I deploy it as an FC-only switch without FCIP?
A: Yes. You can use it purely for local FC switching and enable FCIP later if needed.

Technical Specifications

- Interface mix: 6 x 32G Fibre Channel host/ISL ports
- Multiservice: FC + FCIP for SAN extension over IP networks
- FC port speeds: up to 32G (backward compatibility with lower FC speeds when supported by platform)
- FCIP transport: 10GbE-class IP interfaces (license/model dependent)
- Use cases: replication, backup/restore, and business continuity over distance
- Fabric services: zoning, VSAN/virtual fabrics, traffic management (platform dependent)
- Management: CLI and standard network management (SNMP/syslog), enterprise fabric managers (platform dependent)
- Licensing: feature-licensed services enable advanced capabilities (e.g., FCIP, encryption/compression where supported)

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