HPE SN6500B 96/96 PowerPack+ FC Switch
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HPE SN6500B 96/96 PowerPack+ FC Switch.
Device Type: Switch - 96 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 2U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 96 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+. Performance: Fabric latency: 700 ns. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, SMI-S, SSH, CLI. Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES-GCM. Features: Full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, ISL support, Syslog support, manageable, firmware upgradable, Quality of Service (QoS).
Specifications
Highlights
- 96 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports
- Ultra-low fabric latency of 700 ns
- 2U rack-mountable form factor with rack kit included
- Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies in 1+1 configuration
- PowerPack+ software including Brocade ISL Trunking and Fabric Watch
- 256-bit AES-GCM encryption support
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 - 96 ports - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 2U
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Ports
- 96 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
- Performance
- Fabric latency: 700 ns
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, SMI-S, SSH, CLI
- Encryption Algorithm
- 256-bit AES-GCM
- Features
- Full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, ISL support, Syslog support, manageable, firmware upgradable, Quality of Service (QoS)
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
- Humidity Range Storage
- 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 96 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
- Interfaces
- 1 x management (LAN) RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x serial RJ-45 management
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB Type A management
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x serial cable
- Rack Mounting Kit
- Included
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Brocade Advanced Zoning, Brocade Fabric Watch, Brocade Advanced Performance Monitoring, Brocade Extended Fabrics, Brocade ISL Trunking, Brocade Advanced Web Tools, HP SAN Network Advisor Professional, Brocade EZ Switch
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The HPE SN6500B 96/96 PowerPack+ is a high-density 2U managed Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage area networks. Featuring 96 active 16Gb SFP+ ports and ultra-low 700 ns fabric latency, it delivers high-throughput connectivity, 1+1 redundant hot-plug power supplies, and comprehensive fabric management tools for demanding data centre storage infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN6500B switch used for?
- The HPE SN6500B is designed for enterprise storage area networks (SANs) requiring high throughput and low latency. It connects servers and high-capacity storage arrays via 96 dedicated 16Gb Fibre Channel ports.
What software tools are included with this PowerPack+ model?
- This switch includes the PowerPack+ bundle featuring Brocade Advanced Zoning, Brocade Fabric Watch, Advanced Performance Monitoring, Extended Fabrics, ISL Trunking, Advanced Web Tools, and HP SAN Network Advisor Professional.
Does this switch come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it includes a 1-year limited warranty covering parts and labour with next business day on-site response, supported locally in South Africa through Server Hub.