
HPE SN4000B Pwr Pk+ SAN Extension Switch
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HPE SN4000B Pwr Pk+ SAN Extension Switch.
Device Type: Switch - 42 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Back to front airflow rack-mountable 2U. Subtype: 40 Gigabit Ethernet. Ports: 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ + 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet / 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ + 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+. Performance: Aggregate bandwidth: 768 Gbps; Fabric latency: 700 ns. Capacity: Maximum frame size: 2112. Jumbo Frame Support: 9000 bytes. Fibre Channel: FC-AL, FC-AL-2, FC-FG, FC-FLA, FC-GS-2, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PLDA, FC-SW, FC-VI.
Specifications
Highlights
- 42-port managed SAN extension switch in a 2U rack-mountable chassis
- 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel, 16 x 10GbE/1GbE, and 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports
- 768 Gbps aggregate bandwidth with 700 ns fabric latency
- Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies with 1+1 resilience
- Back-to-front airflow design with rack mounting kit included
- Includes Brocade Fabric Vision, Extended Fabrics, and ISL Trunking software
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply - hot-plug
- Installed Qty
- 2
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Power Redundancy
- Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- 1+1
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 42 ports - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Back to front airflow rack-mountable 2U
- Subtype
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports
- 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ + 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet / 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ + 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+
- Performance
- Aggregate bandwidth: 768 Gbps
- Performance
- Fabric latency: 700 ns
- Capacity
- Maximum frame size: 2112
- Jumbo Frame Support
- 9000 bytes
- Fibre Channel
- FC-AL, FC-AL-2, FC-FG, FC-FLA, FC-GS-2, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PLDA, FC-SW, FC-VI
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH-2
- Encryption Algorithm
- SSL, 256-bit AES-GCM
- Authentication Method
- RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, DH-CHAP
- Features
- IP address filtering, Quality of Service (QoS), Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) support
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 44 cm
- Depth
- 60.9 cm
- Height
- 8.6 cm
- Weight
- 19 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
- 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
- Interfaces
- 16 x Gigabit / 10Gbit LAN SFP+
- Interfaces
- 2 x 40Gbit LAN QSFP+
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB
- Interfaces
- 1 x management (Gigabit LAN)
- Interfaces
- 1 x serial management
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site
Miscellaneous
- Rack Mounting Kit
- Included
- Compliant Standards
- FIPS 140-2 Level 2
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Brocade Advanced Zoning, Brocade WEB TOOLS, Brocade Extended Fabrics, Brocade ISL Trunking, Brocade Adaptive Networking, Brocade Fabric Vision
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The HPE SN4000B Pwr Pk+ SAN Extension Switch is a high-performance 42-port managed 2U rackmount switch designed for enterprise data centre storage extension and disaster recovery fabrics. It provides 24 16Gb Fibre Channel ports, 16 10GbE/1GbE ports, and two 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, delivering up to 768 Gbps aggregate bandwidth for organisations managing large-scale, low-latency storage area networks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN4000B Pwr Pk+ switch used for?
- The HPE SN4000B Pwr Pk+ SAN Extension Switch is used to connect and extend Fibre Channel and IP storage networks across data centres. It supports high-speed data replication, business continuity, and disaster recovery architectures across long distances.
What port configurations are available on this switch?
- This managed switch provides 42 active interfaces, comprising 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports, 16 x 10GbE/1GbE SFP+ ports, and 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports. It also includes dedicated Gigabit Ethernet and serial management connections.
Does the HPE SN4000B come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, this switch includes a 1-year limited parts and labour on-site warranty supported locally in South Africa through Server Hub. All orders are priced in rand for straightforward local procurement.