HPE SN8700B 4-slot PP+ Dir Swch
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HPE SN8700B 4-slot PP+ Dir Swch.
Device Type: Switch - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 8U. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Performance: Aggregate bandwidth: 31 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.
Specifications
Highlights
- High-performance 31 TBps aggregate switching bandwidth
- Modular 8U rack-mountable chassis with 4 expansion slots
- Includes 2 control processors and 2 x 64 Gb core blades
- Robust security with 256-bit AES-GCM encryption and secure boot
- Comprehensive software suite including Brocade SANnav and HPE Fabric Vision
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Power Redundancy
- Optional
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- 2+2 (with optional power supply)
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 8U
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Performance
- Aggregate bandwidth: 31 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
- 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
- 2 x management (Gigabit LAN) RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 2 x serial RJ-45 console
- 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 - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Rack rails kit, 2 control processors, 2 x 64 Gb core blades
- Compliant Standards
- FIPS 140-2 Level 2, USGv6
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Brocade Advanced Web Tools, Brocade SANnav Management Portal, Brocade SANnav Global View, HPE Fabric Vision Enhanced Group Management, HPE Extended Fabrics, HPE Adaptive Networking, HPE ISL Trunking, HPE Zoning, HPE FICON CUP
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The HPE SN8700B 4-slot PP+ Director Switch is an 8U rack-mountable Fibre Channel SAN director switch engineered for enterprise storage networks. Delivering up to 31 TBps aggregate bandwidth across four modular expansion slots, it includes dual control processors and 64 Gb core blades, designed for high-availability enterprise data centres requiring secure, mission-critical storage fabric infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN8700B 4-slot Director Switch used for?
- The HPE SN8700B is designed for high-density Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. It provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity with up to 31 TBps aggregate bandwidth to interconnect enterprise servers and storage arrays reliably.
What components and software are included with this switch?
- The chassis comes with a rack rails kit, two control processors, and two 64 Gb core blades. It also includes comprehensive software tools such as Brocade SANnav Management Portal, Brocade SANnav Global View, HPE Fabric Vision, and HPE ISL Trunking.
Does the HPE SN8700B director switch come with a warranty?
- Yes, this director switch is backed by a 3-year limited hardware and labour warranty with next-business-day on-site support available in South Africa through Server Hub.