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