
HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/48 64Gb SFP+ FC Swch
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HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/48 64Gb SFP+ FC Swch.
Device Type: Switch - 48 ports - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+. Performance: Aggregate switching bandwidth: 3 Tbps. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, LDAP. Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES-GCM, TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3. Authentication Method: RADIUS, TACACS+, DH-CHAP, FCAP.
Specifications
Highlights
- 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports
- 3 Tbps aggregate switching bandwidth
- 1U rack-mountable enterprise chassis
- Support for optional 1+1 redundant hot-plug power
- Includes Brocade Fabric Vision and Advanced Fabric OS
- 256-bit AES-GCM and TLS 1.3 cryptographic security
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 90-264 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 48 ports - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 1U
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Ports
- 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
- Performance
- Aggregate switching bandwidth: 3 Tbps
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, 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
- 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
- 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Miscellaneous
- 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 SN6720C is a managed 1U rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch equipped with 48 ports of 64Gb SFP+ connectivity and a 3 Tbps aggregate bandwidth. Built for enterprise storage area networks, it delivers high-throughput connectivity with Brocade Fabric Vision software, robust encryption, and optional 1+1 power redundancy for demanding data centre storage environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN6720C Fibre Channel switch used for?
- The HPE SN6720C is designed for high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs), connecting enterprise storage systems to servers via 48 dedicated 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports. It provides 3 Tbps of aggregate switching bandwidth to support demanding enterprise workloads.
What management and software features are included?
- The switch comes with Brocade Fabric Vision, Brocade ISL Trunking, Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, and Advanced Zoning. Administrators can manage the switch via CLI, SSH, HTTPS, SNMP, and RESTful APIs with support for RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication.
Does the HPE SN6720C include a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it is covered by a 1-year limited parts and labour on-site warranty featuring next business day response, backed locally when purchased through Server Hub.