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HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 16Gb SW SFP+ FC Swch
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HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 16Gb SW SFP+ FC Swch

R 317 480
Available to order
3–7 day delivery

New: 12-month warranty, manufacturer-backed and mirrored locally (longer where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer).

30-day returns on unopened items — you arrange the courier; we pay it on faulty or dead-on-arrival units.

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HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 16Gb SW SFP+ FC Swch.

Device Type: Switch - 24 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 8 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ + 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports on Demand. Performance: Port-to-port latency: 900 ns. Capacity: Maximum frame size: 2112; Frame buffers: 2000. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, LDAP. Encryption Algorithm: SSL.

Specifications

Highlights

  • 8 active 16Gb FC SFP+ ports with 16 Ports on Demand expansion
  • Ultra-low 900 ns port-to-port latency
  • Compact 1U rack-mountable form factor
  • Robust security featuring SSL encryption, LDAP, and RADIUS authentication
  • Includes Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, and Advanced Zoning

Power

Power Device
Internal power supply
Voltage Required
AC 90-264 V (50/60 Hz)

General

Device Type
Switch - 24 ports - Managed
Enclosure Type
Rack-mountable 1U
Subtype
Fibre Channel
Ports
8 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ + 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports on Demand
Performance
Port-to-port latency: 900 ns
Capacity
Maximum frame size: 2112
Capacity
Frame buffers: 2000
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, LDAP
Encryption Algorithm
SSL
Authentication Method
RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), LDAP, DH-CHAP, FCAP
Features
Syslog support, IPv6 support, IP address filtering, Secure Copy (SCP), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Trusted Switch, Secure RPC
Status Indicators
Power, status

Dimensions & Weight

Width
42.88 cm
Depth
30.66 cm
Height
4.29 cm
Weight
5.76 kg

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
10 - 85% (non-condensing)
Min Storage Temperature
-25 °C
Max Storage Temperature
70 °C
Humidity Range Storage
10 - 90% (non-condensing)

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
8 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ short wave
Interfaces
16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports on Demand
Interfaces
1 x serial (RS-232)
Interfaces
1 x management (Gigabit LAN)
Interfaces
1 x USB

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - lifetime

Miscellaneous

Rack Mounting Kit
Included

Software / System Requirements

Software Included
Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning

Related Products

The HPE SN3600B 24/8 is a 1U managed Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Equipped with 8 active 16Gb SFP+ ports and scalable up to 24 ports on demand, it delivers ultra-low 900 ns latency for data centres and virtualised environments requiring dependable, high-throughput storage connectivity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel switch used for?

The HPE SN3600B connects host servers to storage arrays across high-speed Storage Area Networks (SANs). It provides dedicated, low-latency Fibre Channel transport tailored for enterprise databases and virtualised infrastructure.

Can the port capacity of the HPE SN3600B be upgraded?

Yes, while the switch comes standard with 8 active 16Gb SFP+ ports, it supports up to 24 ports in total via Ports on Demand capability. This allows SAN fabrics to expand easily as storage requirements grow.

Does this HPE Fibre Channel switch include a warranty?

Yes, this switch comes with warranty coverage supported locally in South Africa through Server Hub. Orders are shipped securely nationwide with local technical backing.