HPE SN6500B 96/48 FC Switch
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HPE SN6500B 96/48 FC Switch.
Device Type: Switch - 48 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 2U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 48 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, SSH, CLI. Features: Full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, Syslog support, firmware upgradable. Interfaces: 1 x management; 1 x console RJ-45 management; 1 x USB Type A management; 96 x. Power Device: Internal power supply - hot-plug.
Specifications
Highlights
- 48 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports
- 2U rack-mountable enterprise chassis with rack kit included
- Dual 350W hot-plug redundant power supplies with 1+1 redundancy
- Comprehensive remote management via SNMP 3, SSH, HTTP, and CLI
- Includes Brocade Advanced Zoning and HP SAN Network Advisor Professional software
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply - hot-plug
- Installed Qty
- 2
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Power Redundancy
- Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- 1+1
- Power Provided
- 350 Watt
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 48 ports - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 2U
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Ports
- 48 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, SSH, CLI
- Features
- Full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, Syslog support, firmware upgradable
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 42.925 cm
- Depth
- 60.975 cm
- Height
- 8.674 cm
- Weight
- 16.92 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
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x management
- Interfaces
- 1 x console RJ-45 management
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB Type A management
- Interfaces
- 96 x
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x serial cable
- Rack Mounting Kit
- Included
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Brocade Advanced Zoning, Brocade WEB TOOLS, HP SAN Network Advisor Professional, Brocade EZ Switch
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The HPE SN6500B 96/48 is a 2U rack-mountable 16Gb Fibre Channel managed switch equipped with 48 active 16Gb FC SFP+ ports. Designed for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SAN), it provides high-throughput storage networking, 1+1 redundant hot-plug power supplies, and advanced fabric management software for data centres requiring scalable storage connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN6500B 96/48 switch used for?
- The HPE SN6500B is deployed in enterprise storage area networks (SAN) to connect servers directly to dedicated storage arrays. It delivers 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity to support high-bandwidth, low-latency storage workloads.
Does this Fibre Channel switch include redundant power supplies?
- Yes, the switch comes configured with two 350W hot-plug internal power supplies operating in a 1+1 redundancy scheme. This ensures uninterrupted network operations and uptime during maintenance or supply failure.
Does the HPE SN6500B come with a warranty?
- Yes, this product is backed by a local South African warranty provided via Server Hub. Your purchase is supported locally for hardware replacement and technical support.