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HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/24 FC Switch
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HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/24 FC Switch

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HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/24 FC Switch.

Device Type: Switch - 48 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Back to front airflow rack-mountable 1U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 24 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+. Performance: Aggregate bandwidth: 3072 Gbps. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, RMON, SNMP 3, SSH, SSH-2, CLI. Encryption Algorithm: AES. Authentication Method: RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP.

Specifications

Highlights

  • 24 active 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports with 24 Ports on Demand expansion
  • High aggregate bandwidth performance of 3072 Gbps
  • Compact 1U rack-mountable chassis with back-to-front airflow
  • Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies in a 1+1 scheme
  • Advanced SAN capabilities including IVR, NPIV technology, and QoS support
  • Secure remote management via CLI, SSH-2, SNMPv3, RADIUS, and TACACS+

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 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption Operational
286 Watt

General

Device Type
Switch - 48 ports - Managed
Enclosure Type
Back to front airflow rack-mountable 1U
Subtype
Fibre Channel
Ports
24 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Performance
Aggregate bandwidth: 3072 Gbps
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 1, RMON, SNMP 3, SSH, SSH-2, CLI
Encryption Algorithm
AES
Authentication Method
RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP
Features
ISL support, High Availability, Quality of Service (QoS), N-Port ID Virtualisation (NPIV) technology, Representational State Transfer (REST), F-port trunking and channelling, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR)

Compatibility Information

Designed For
HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/48 64Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch

Dimensions & Weight

Width
43.94 cm
Depth
45.72 cm
Height
4.37 cm
Weight
9.9 kg

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
10 - 90% RH (non-condensing)
Min Storage Temperature
-40 °C
Max Storage Temperature
70 °C
Humidity Range Storage
10 - 95% RH (non-condensing)

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
24 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Interfaces
24 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports on Demand
Interfaces
1 x console RJ-45
Interfaces
1 x serial (RS-232)
Interfaces
1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 out-of-band network management
Interfaces
1 x USB Type A

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Accessory kit
Rack Mounting Kit
Included
Compliant Standards
CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, UL 60950, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 3260, ICES-003 Class A, EN 60825, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, IEC 60825, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, 21 CFR 1040, TS001, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A

Software / System Requirements

Software Included
Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS 9.3(1)

Related Products

The HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/24 FC Switch is a high-density, 1U rack-mountable Fibre Channel storage switch engineered for enterprise storage area networks (SAN). Featuring 24 active 64Gb SFP+ ports scalable to 48 ports on demand and an aggregate bandwidth of 3072 Gbps, it delivers dependable low-latency performance for mission-critical enterprise workloads requiring robust data management and high availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HPE SN6720C 48/24 FC Switch used for?

This switch is designed for high-performance enterprise storage area networks (SANs) requiring fast Fibre Channel connectivity. It links enterprise storage arrays to application servers with low latency and up to 3072 Gbps aggregate bandwidth.

How many ports are enabled on the HPE SN6720C?

The switch comes with 24 active 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports pre-configured out of 48 total physical ports. The remaining 24 ports can be activated as needed using Ports on Demand licensing.

Does the switch come with a warranty in South Africa?

Yes, this switch is backed by a 1-year limited parts and labour warranty with next business day on-site service in South Africa via Server Hub.