AE388B: HP MDS 9506 Supervisor II network switch
MPN: AE388B|By: HP
Price
Quoted on request
Current pricing within 48 business hours.
In Stockships worldwide
- Condition:
- New (authorized channel)
- Warranty:
- Full manufacturer warranty
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Authorized & warrantied
Sourced through authorized distribution, with the full manufacturer warranty.
Compatibility checked
Validated against your server platform before dispatch.
Delivery & lead time
Confirmed with your quote, including expedited freight where available.
Business & public sector
POs, net terms and volume pricing for qualified organizations, government and edu.
Product overview
The HP MDS 9506 supervisor II network Switch is supplied under part number AE388B. Switches are chosen on port mix and uplink capacity rather than headline throughput. Tell us what it is aggregating and we will confirm the uplinks and optics you will also need.
Ask for the optics and rail kit on the same quote; a switch that arrives without them still cannot be racked.
Specifications
- Manufacturer part number
- AE388B
- Product Type
- Network Switches
- Manufacturer
- HP
Specifications for AE388B as published by HP. Where a value is absent it is because we could not verify it, not because it does not exist. Ask and we will check.
Where the HP AE388B is deployed
- Swapping out a failed network switch for AE388B under change control
- Extending the access layer for a new floor or building
- Replacing a failed switch inside a maintenance window
Who this part is for
- Teams adding an access layer or a top-of-rack switch to a live fabric
- MSPs standardising a customer estate on one switching platform
- Procurement buying network hardware on a purchase order with net terms
What you get ordering this from us
Ordered by part number
Quoted and supplied against AE388B specifically, so what arrives is what your build sheet asks for.
Airflow variant confirmed
We check the airflow direction against your aisle before shipping, because the wrong variant runs hot for the life of the switch.
Quoted with the optics and rails
The switch, the transceivers at both ends and the mounting hardware go on one bill of materials, so nothing blocks the install.
Questions buyers ask about this part
Is AE388B genuine and is the warranty intact?
Yes. Supplied new and unopened, so the manufacturer warranty and firmware update path stay supported. No grey-market stock and no refurbished units sold as new.
Will AE388B work in my server?
Tell us what it is aggregating and what optics you already hold. We confirm the port mix, the uplink capacity and the airflow variant, and we will list the optics and rail kit you will also need.
Do you accept purchase orders and quote at volume?
Yes. Purchase orders are accepted from qualified organisations, net terms are available on approval, and tiered pricing applies at quantity. Tell us how many you need.
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Specifying a system, not just the part?
Multi-node training is bounded by the fabric between the nodes, so the switch is specified with the cluster rather than after it.