HPE SN8600B 4-slot Pwr Pack+ Dir Switch
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HPE SN8600B 4-slot Pwr Pack+ Dir Switch.
Device Type: Switch - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 9U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Performance: Aggregate bandwidth: 8.1 Tbps. Fibre Channel: FC-IP. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, CLI. Encryption Algorithm: SSL, 256-bit AES-GCM. Authentication Method: RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), LDAP, DH-CHAP, FCAP.
Specifications
Highlights
- 8.1 Tbps aggregate switching bandwidth
- 9U rack-mountable chassis with 4 expansion slots
- Includes 2 control processors and 2 x 32 Gb core blades
- Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fans
- Robust 256-bit AES-GCM encryption and FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance
- Comprehensive management via SNMP 3, CLI, HTTPS, and SSH2
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply - hot-plug
- Installed Qty
- 2
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Power Redundancy
- Yes
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 9U
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Performance
- Aggregate bandwidth: 8.1 Tbps
- Fibre Channel
- FC-IP
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, CLI
- Encryption Algorithm
- SSL, 256-bit AES-GCM
- Authentication Method
- RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), LDAP, DH-CHAP, FCAP
- Features
- ISL support, Syslog support, IPv6 support, Quality of Service (QoS), redundant hot swappable fans, Transparent (N_Port ID Virtualization - NPIV) mode support, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) support, ISL Trunking, Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), Fabric-Device Management Interface (FDMI), Secure Copy (SCP), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dynamic path selection (DPS), Reliable Commit Service (RCS)
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 43.74 cm
- Depth
- 61.04 cm
- Height
- 34.45 cm
- Weight
- 24.5 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 93% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature
- -25 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 70 °C
- Humidity Range Storage
- 10 - 93% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- Management
- Interfaces
- 1 x console RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 2 x USB Type A
- Expansion Slots
- 4 (total) / 4 (free) x Expansion Slot
- Installed Modules Qty (Max)
- 0 (installed) / 4 (max)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- 4 GB USB flash drive, rack rails kit, 2 control processors, 2 x 32 Gb core blades
- Rack Mounting Kit
- Included
- Compliant Standards
- APM, FIPS 140-2 Level 2
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Brocade Zoning, Brocade Extended Fabrics, Enhanced Group Management, Webtools, HP SAN Network Advisor Enterprise (120 days trial)
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The HPE SN8600B 4-slot Power Pack+ Director Switch is a high-performance 9U rack-mountable Fibre Channel director switch designed for mission-critical enterprise storage networks. Delivering up to 8.1 Tbps aggregate bandwidth with four modular expansion slots and redundant hot-plug power supplies, it is built for data centres requiring robust SAN connectivity, advanced security, and high-availability fabric routing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN8600B Director Switch used for?
- The HPE SN8600B is an enterprise Fibre Channel director switch used to connect servers and high-capacity storage arrays across Storage Area Networks (SANs). It handles high-throughput data traffic with an aggregate bandwidth of 8.1 Tbps and supports advanced fabric management protocols.
Which components and accessories come with this chassis?
- This switch includes two control processors, two 32 Gb core blades, a rack rail mounting kit, and a 4 GB USB flash drive. It also comes fitted with two redundant hot-plug power supplies.
Does the HPE SN8600B switch come with a warranty?
- Yes, it includes a 1-year limited on-site warranty covering parts and labour with a next business day response time. Orders through Server Hub include South African local support.