HPE AP866BR HP DC Switch 10/24 Fcoe Reman Blade

HPE AP866BR DC Switch 10/24 FCoE Remanufactured Blade

Overview

The HPE AP866BR is a remanufactured DC Switch 10/24 FCoE blade module designed for integration into HP BladeSystem enclosures. Sourced through US distribution channels (UNSPSC 43222612 — Network Switches), the AP866BR provides a Fibre Channel over Ethernet switching fabric in a blade form factor, extending FCoE connectivity within high-density server chassis environments. The unit ships from US origin stock, weighing 9 lb — consistent with a fully populated blade switch module.

The "Reman" designation means this is a remanufactured unit. Buyers sourcing this part for production or mission-critical environments should confirm warranty terms and refurbishment standards with their procurement team before deployment.

Key Features

• Blade Form Factor: Integrates directly into HP BladeSystem enclosures, eliminating the need for external top-of-rack FCoE switching infrastructure — reduces cabling complexity and rack U consumption where blade density is already high.
• FCoE Fabric: Fibre Channel over Ethernet consolidates storage and LAN traffic onto a common Ethernet fabric, reducing the number of discrete HBAs and switches required in converged infrastructure builds.
• US-Origin Distribution: Sourced through US-based TD Synnex distribution channels — no parallel-import supply chain concerns for enterprise procurement teams with sourcing requirements.
• 9 lb Module Weight: At 9 lb, this is a substantial blade module — verify your BladeSystem chassis has an available interconnect bay and sufficient power headroom before ordering, as blade switches draw chassis power directly.

Integration & Compatibility

The AP866BR is designed for HP BladeSystem chassis environments requiring FCoE interconnect blades. Before ordering, verify compatibility with your specific BladeSystem chassis model (c-Class vs. other generations), firmware revision requirements, and available interconnect bay slots. FCoE blade modules are position-sensitive in many HP chassis — consult HP BladeSystem compatibility matrices for bay assignment rules.

As a remanufactured unit, confirm whether your environment requires factory-new hardware for compliance, warranty continuity, or support-contract eligibility with HPE support services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the "Reman" designation mean for the AP866BR?

A: "Reman" indicates this is a remanufactured unit — not factory-new. Buyers should verify warranty coverage and refurbishment standards through their procurement process before deploying in production environments.

Q: Which HP BladeSystem chassis is the AP866BR compatible with?

A: The AP866BR is designed for HP BladeSystem enclosures requiring FCoE blade interconnects. Specific chassis compatibility (c7000, c3000, etc.) and bay assignment requirements should be confirmed against HPE BladeSystem compatibility matrices for your exact chassis and firmware revision.

Q: What is the country of origin for the AP866BR?

A: The AP866BR is sourced from US-based distribution, with a US country of origin on record.

Q: Does the AP866BR require external power?

A: No — blade switch modules draw power directly from the BladeSystem chassis midplane. Verify your chassis power configuration has sufficient headroom for an additional interconnect blade before installation.

Karl Wilson

The AP866BR is a remanufactured FCoE blade switch — the kind of part that shows up in refresh and capacity-expansion projects where the chassis is already in place and the goal is adding fabric capacity without buying a new enclosure. At 9 lb, it is a full-weight blade interconnect, not a passive pass-through, and it needs a proper interconnect bay slot in your HP BladeSystem chassis.

Technical Highlights:

• Remanufactured Unit: Reman parts carry a different support profile than factory-new — confirm HPE support contract eligibility and warranty terms before procurement, especially in environments with active support agreements tied to serial numbers.
• US Distribution Origin: Sourced through US TD Synnex channels, which matters for procurement teams with domestic-sourcing requirements or federal supply chain rules.
• Blade Chassis Power Draw: FCoE blade switches are not low-power accessories — they draw chassis midplane power. At 9 lb module weight, budget appropriately for your chassis power configuration before slotting this in.

Deployment Considerations:

• Blade interconnect bay assignments in HP BladeSystem c-Class chassis are position-specific — FCoE blades must occupy designated fabric bays. Verify bay mapping against your chassis documentation before the unit arrives on-site.
• Limited spec evidence is available from distribution sources for this SKU. Request HPE's official QuickSpecs document for the AP866BR before finalizing a purchase for a production SAN or converged infrastructure build.

The AP866BR fits a specific scenario: an existing HP BladeSystem environment adding or replacing FCoE interconnect capacity via remanufactured hardware — typically a cost-reduction move in a refresh cycle or a lab/secondary-site build where reman hardware is an accepted standard.