HPE SN8600B 4s PP+ Prt Intk Dir Chassis
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HPE SN8600B 4s PP+ Prt Intk Dir Chassis.
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
- 9U rack-mountable Fibre Channel director chassis
- 8.1 Tbps aggregate switching bandwidth
- 4 expansion slots with 2 control processors and 2 x 32 Gb core blades included
- Dual redundant hot-plug power supplies and hot-swappable cooling fans
- Robust enterprise security with 256-bit AES-GCM encryption and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication
- Comprehensive remote management via CLI, SSH, HTTPS, SNMP 3, and SMI-S
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)
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- 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
- HPE Fabric Vision Enhanced Group Management, HPE Extended Fabrics, HPE SAN Network Advisor Enterprise (120 days trial), HPE Adaptive Networking, HPE ISL Trunking, HPE Web Tools, HPE Zoning, HPE FICON CUP
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The HPE SN8600B 4-Slot Director Chassis is a 9U rack-mountable Fibre Channel director switch designed for enterprise storage area networks (SAN). Offering up to 8.1 Tbps aggregate bandwidth and 4 expansion slots, it provides high-throughput FC-IP connectivity, redundant hot-plug power supplies, and advanced security management for large-scale data centre storage infrastructures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN8600B director chassis used for?
- The HPE SN8600B is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel director chassis engineered for demanding storage area network (SAN) environments. It interconnects servers and storage arrays, supporting high-throughput FC-IP traffic with up to 8.1 Tbps aggregate bandwidth across four expansion slots.
What hardware components are included with this chassis?
- This 9U chassis comes equipped with a rack mounting rail kit, two control processors, and two 32 Gb core blades. It also features dual hot-plug internal power supplies for built-in power redundancy.
Does the HPE SN8600B come with a local warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, hardware purchased through Server Hub is backed by a local South African warranty. It is priced in South African Rand (ZAR) with local support for domestic enterprise deployments.