HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48p 64Gb SW SFP56 Blade
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HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48p 64Gb SW SFP56 Blade.
Device Type: Switch - 48 ports. Enclosure Type: Plug-in module. Subtype: Fibre Channel. Ports: 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56. Interfaces: 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 short wave.
Specifications
Highlights
- High-density 48-port Fibre Channel switch module
- Support for 64Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
- Short-wave SFP56 optical interfaces
- Modular plug-in blade enclosure form factor
- Enterprise-grade SAN switching performance
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 48 ports
- Enclosure Type
- Plug-in module
- Subtype
- Fibre Channel
- Ports
- 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 48 x 64Gb Fibre Channel SFP56 short wave
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The HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48-port blade is a high-density Fibre Channel switch module designed for mission-critical enterprise storage area networks. Featuring 48 short-wave 64Gb SFP56 interfaces in a modular plug-in form factor, it delivers scalable throughput and ultra-low latency for data centres requiring robust high-performance storage fabric connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48p Blade used for?
- This blade is used to expand switching capacity within compatible HPE Fibre Channel director chassis. It provides 48 ports of 64Gb connectivity to attach high-speed enterprise storage arrays and servers within a storage area network.
What type of optical transceivers does this module support?
- The switch blade interfaces directly with 64Gb short-wave SFP56 optical transceivers. These short-wave connections are designed for high-throughput, low-latency data transmission across standard multi-mode fibre cabling.
Does the HPE SN8700B blade come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, it includes a local South African warranty provided via Server Hub. Your purchase is supported locally for enterprise hardware reliability and peace of mind.