HPE SN8700B 8-slot PP+ Dir Swch
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HPE SN8700B 8-slot PP+ Dir Swch.
Device Type: Switch - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 14U. 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
- 14U rack-mountable 8-slot Fibre Channel director chassis
- Massive aggregate bandwidth of up to 31 TBps
- Includes two control processors and two 64 Gb core blades
- Advanced enterprise security with 256-bit AES-GCM and TLS 1.3
- Support for up to four hot-plug power supplies with 2+2 redundancy
- Comprehensive management via RESTful APIs and Brocade SANnav
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug
- Max Supported Qty
- 4
- 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 14U
- 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
- 61.23 cm
- Weight
- 35.61 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
- 8 (total) / 8 (free) x Expansion Slot
- Installed Modules Qty (Max)
- 0 (installed) / 8 (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 8-slot PP+ Director Switch is a high-performance 14U rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch engineered for large-scale enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Delivering up to 31 TBps aggregate bandwidth across 8 expansion slots, it provides robust data centre scalability, secure boot protection, and advanced fabric management for mission-critical storage environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE SN8700B Director Switch used for?
- The HPE SN8700B is designed for enterprise data centres requiring high-density, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity for mission-critical storage area networks (SANs). It provides 31 TBps aggregate bandwidth and 8 expansion slots to scale storage fabrics efficiently.
What hardware components are included with this switch?
- The switch includes a rack rails kit, two control processors, and two 64 Gb core blades. Modular expansion blades and power supplies can be added to the chassis to match your infrastructure requirements.
Does the HPE SN8700B come with a warranty?
- Yes, it includes a 3-year limited warranty covering parts and labour with next business day on-site response. Local South African warranty support is handled via Server Hub.