HPE SN6700B 56/24 24p 32Gb Prt Intk Swch
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HPE SN6700B 56/24 24p 32Gb Prt Intk Swch.
Device Type: Switch - 24 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 24 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 + 32 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports on Demand. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, DHCP, LDAP. Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES-GCM, TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3. Authentication Method: RADIUS, TACACS+, DH-CHAP, FCAP. Features: Syslog support, IPv6 support, Fabric Configuration Server (FCS), Secure Copy (SCP), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), secure boot, RESTful APIs.
Specifications
Highlights
- 24 active 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 ports with included transceivers
- Scalable capacity supporting 32 additional Ports on Demand
- Compact 1U rack-mountable form factor with included rack mount kit
- Pre-loaded software including Brocade Fabric OS, Fabric Vision, and ISL Trunking
- Enterprise-grade security featuring 256-bit AES-GCM encryption and secure boot
- Support for dual hot-plug power supplies with optional 1+1 redundancy
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Power Redundancy
- Optional
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- 1+1 (with optional power supply)
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 24 ports - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 1U
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Ports
- 24 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 + 32 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports on Demand
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, DHCP, LDAP
- Encryption Algorithm
- 256-bit AES-GCM, TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3
- Authentication Method
- RADIUS, TACACS+, DH-CHAP, FCAP
- Features
- Syslog support, IPv6 support, Fabric Configuration Server (FCS), Secure Copy (SCP), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), secure boot, RESTful APIs
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 44 cm
- Depth
- 35.56 cm
- Height
- 4.39 cm
- Weight
- 7.17 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 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 short wave
- Interfaces
- 32 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports on Demand
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Rack mount kit, 24 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Short Wave Transceiver
- Cables Included
- 1 x serial cable
- Compliant Standards
- FIPS 140-2 Level 2, USGv6
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Brocade ISL Trunking, Brocade Fabric Vision, Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning
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The HPE SN6700B is a 1U managed 32Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch featuring 24 active SFP28 ports, expandable up to 56 ports via Ports on Demand. Designed for enterprise data centres and storage area networks requiring ultra-fast throughput, low latency, and secure enterprise fabric management, it delivers robust storage connectivity for virtualised and mission-critical workloads.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN6700B switch used for?
- The HPE SN6700B connects storage arrays and servers within a dedicated Storage Area Network (SAN). It provides high-speed 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity to handle data-intensive enterprise workloads, database operations, and high-density virtualised environments.
Can the port capacity of the HPE SN6700B be expanded?
- Yes, the switch comes with 24 active 32Gb Fibre Channel ports and can be expanded up to 56 ports. Additional ports are activated using 32 Ports on Demand (PoD) licences as your network demands grow.
Does this switch come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it is covered by a 3-year limited warranty on parts and labour. Service support includes next business day on-site response within South Africa.