
HPE SN6700B 64Gb 56/24 24p SFP56 FC Swch
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HPE SN6700B 64Gb 56/24 24p SFP56 FC Swch.
Device Type: Switch - 24 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 24 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 + 32 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 Ports on Demand. Performance: Aggregate switching bandwidth: 3.584 Tbps. 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.
Specifications
Highlights
- 24 active 64Gb SFP56 ports with 32 Ports on Demand expansion
- Aggregate switching bandwidth of up to 3.584 Tbps
- Compact 1U rack-mountable enterprise chassis
- Robust security with 256-bit AES-GCM and TLS 1.3 encryption
- Comprehensive management via RESTful APIs, SSH, SNMP, and CLI
- Includes Brocade Fabric Vision, ISL Trunking, and Advanced Zoning
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 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 + 32 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 Ports on Demand
- Performance
- Aggregate switching bandwidth: 3.584 Tbps
- 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 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 short wave
- Interfaces
- 32 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 Ports on Demand
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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 rack-mountable 64Gb Fibre Channel managed SAN switch designed for enterprise storage environments. Equipped with 24 active 64Gb SFP56 ports and expandable up to 56 ports via Ports on Demand, it delivers up to 3.584 Tbps aggregate switching bandwidth to accelerate high-throughput storage networks and data centres.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN6700B switch used for?
- The HPE SN6700B is deployed in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) to interconnect servers and storage arrays. It provides high-speed 64Gb Fibre Channel connectivity to reduce latency and support demanding, data-intensive workloads.
Can the port capacity of the HPE SN6700B be expanded?
- Yes, the switch comes with 24 active 64Gb SFP56 ports and supports an additional 32 ports through Ports on Demand licences. This allows organisations to scale up to 56 ports as their storage infrastructure expands.
Does the HPE SN6700B include warranty support in South Africa?
- Yes, this unit includes a 3-year limited parts and labour on-site warranty with next business day response. Local support and order fulfilment in South Africa are handled through Server Hub.