AQ233A: HPE 8/20q 16x8Gbps Active FC Switch
MPN: AQ233A|By: HPE
Starting from
$1,595
Indicative. Final pricing is confirmed with your quote.
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
HPE lists AQ233A as an 8/20q 16x8Gbps active FC Switch. Airflow direction has to match the rest of the row, and a front-to-back unit dropped into a back-to-front aisle will run hot from day one. Tell us the rack layout and we will confirm the variant.
Ask for the datasheet and firmware notes with the quote; we would rather you check our claim than take it.
Specifications
General
- Manufacturer part number
- AQ233A
- Product Type
- Network Switches
- Manufacturer
- HPE
Technical specifications
- Switching Capacity
- 8Gbps
Interfaces & connectivity
- Drive Interface
- FC
Published specifications for AQ233A. Anything not listed here we will confirm against the manufacturer's documentation before quoting, because we would rather answer the question than let you assume.
Where the HPE AQ233A is deployed
- Like-for-like replacement of AQ233A in an existing system
- Replacing a failed switch inside a maintenance window
- Extending the access layer for a new floor or building
Who this part is for
- Network teams replacing a failed switch under change control
- Procurement buying network hardware on a purchase order with net terms
- MSPs standardising a customer estate on one switching platform
What you get ordering this from us
Ordered by part number
The order is placed against AQ233A, not against a description of it, so there is no room for a substitution you did not agree to.
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.
Answered by a human
A quote comes back with the reasoning attached, including the cases where we think you should buy something else.
Questions buyers ask about this part
Is AQ233A genuine and is the warranty intact?
Yes, new and sealed, with the HPE warranty and the firmware update path intact. We do not sell refurbished stock as new, and we do not source grey-market units.
Will AQ233A 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, POs from qualified organisations, net terms on approval, and banded pricing once the quantity is worth banding. Send the number and we will price it properly.
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