
HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 32Gb SW SFP FC Swch
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HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 32Gb SW SFP FC Swch.
Device Type: Switch - 8 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 + 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports on Demand. Performance: Aggregate switching bandwidth: 768 Gbps. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, LDAP. Authentication Method: RADIUS, TACACS+, DH-CHAP, FCAP. Features: Syslog support, IPv6 support, IP address filtering, Secure Copy (SCP), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Trusted Switch, Secure RPC.
Specifications
Highlights
- 8 active 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 ports expandable to 24 ports on demand
- 768 Gbps aggregate switching bandwidth
- 1U rack-mountable compact chassis
- Advanced Fabric OS, Web Tools, and Advanced Zoning software included
- Enterprise security with RADIUS, TACACS+, RBAC, and Trusted Switch support
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug
- Max Supported Qty
- 1
- Power Redundancy
- Optional
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 8 ports - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 1U
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Ports
- 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 + 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports on Demand
- Performance
- Aggregate switching bandwidth: 768 Gbps
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, LDAP
- Authentication Method
- RADIUS, TACACS+, DH-CHAP, FCAP
- Features
- Syslog support, IPv6 support, IP address filtering, Secure Copy (SCP), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Trusted Switch, Secure RPC
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 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 short wave
- Interfaces
- 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports on Demand
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB
- Interfaces
- 1 x serial RJ-45
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning
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The HPE SN3600B is a 1U rack-mountable 32Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch featuring 8 active SFP28 ports, expandable up to 24 ports on demand. Delivering 768 Gbps aggregate switching bandwidth, it is built for enterprise storage area networks requiring high-throughput connectivity, managed via Advanced Fabric OS, Web Tools, and enterprise-grade security protocols.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel switch used for?
- The HPE SN3600B is deployed in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) to interconnect host servers and storage arrays. It provides dedicated, low-latency 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity to support intensive data workloads.
Can the port capacity of the HPE SN3600B be expanded?
- Yes, the switch comes with 8 active 32Gb SFP28 ports and supports scalability up to 24 ports using Ports on Demand activation. This allows organisations to expand connectivity without replacing the physical chassis.
Does the HPE SN3600B come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it is backed by a 1-year limited parts and labour on-site warranty with next business day response. All units purchased through Server Hub are supported locally in South Africa and priced in ZAR.