HPE Storefabric SN3600B Q1H70B 32GB 24/8 FC Switch

Port Count: 24/8

Improved Scalability and Flexibility

The HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch is equipped with a remarkable port count of 24/8, providing users with enhanced scalability and flexibility. This feature allows for seamless expansion of your storage area network (SAN) infrastructure, accommodating the growing needs of your organization.

Product Overview

Device Specifications

• Type: Managed Switch with 24 Ports
• Enclosure: Rack-Mountable, 1U Form Factor
• Subtype: Fibre Channel Switch

Port Details

• Ports:
  • 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
  • 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports Available On-Demand

Performance Metrics

• Port-to-Port Latency: 900 Nanoseconds
• Maximum Frame Size: 2112 Bytes
• Frame Buffers: 2000

Management Protocols

• Protocols Supported: SNMP v1, SNMP v3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP

Security Features

• Encryption: SSL
• Authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH v2, LDAP, DH-CHAP, FCAP

Key Functionalities

• Full Duplex Capability
• Syslog Support
• IP Address Filtering
• Upgradeable Firmware
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) Support
• Class of Service (CoS)
• Extended Fabric
• Adaptive Networking
• ISL Trunking
• Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF)
• Fabric-Device Management Interface (FDMI)
• Dynamic Path Selection (DPS)
• Reliable Commit Service (RCS)
• Simple Name Server (SNS)
• Fabric Performance Impact (FPI) Monitoring
• Slow Drain Device Quarantine (SDDQ)
• Dynamic Fabric Provisioning (DFP)
• Enhanced BB Credit Recovery
• IP Security (IPSec) Support
• Ingress Rate Limiting
• Traffic Isolation Zones
• Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite (MAPS)
• Flow Vision
• SNS Read Diagnostics Parameter (RDP)
• Virtual Machine Identity (VMID) Support

Status Indicators

• Power
• Status

Expansion and Connectivity

• Interfaces:
  • 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
  • 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports Available On-Demand
  • 1 x Serial (RS-232)
  • 1 x Management (Gigabit LAN)
  • 1 x USB

Power Specifications

• Power Supply: Internal
• Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

With 24/8 port count, you have the ability to connect a greater number of devices to your network, enabling you to handle more data-intensive workloads. This increased capacity ensures that your business operations can continue to run smoothly without any performance bottlenecks.

Efficient Resource Utilization

The 24/8 port count enables optimal utilization of your resources. With a higher number of ports available, you can distribute the workload across multiple connections, preventing congestion and minimizing latency. This results in improved overall performance and reduced data transfer times.

Additionally, the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch supports various port types, including both Fibre Channel and Ethernet ports. This versatility allows you to connect different types of devices to your network, further enhancing resource utilization and enabling seamless integration of new technology into your existing infrastructure.

High Availability and Redundancy

The 24/8 port count also offers high availability and redundancy for your SAN environment. With multiple ports available, you can create redundant connections to ensure uninterrupted access to your storage resources.

In the event of a port failure or maintenance activity, the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch automatically reroutes traffic through alternate paths, preventing any disruption in service. This redundancy feature provides peace of mind and minimizes downtime, ensuring continuous availability of critical data and applications.

Simplified Management and Troubleshooting

The HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch includes comprehensive management tools and features that simplify the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of your network. With 24/8 port count, you have greater visibility into the status and performance of each individual port.

Administrators can easily identify and isolate any issues or bottlenecks that may arise, allowing for quick resolution and minimizing downtime. The intuitive management interface provides a centralized view of your network, making it easier to manage and optimize your SAN infrastructure.

Speed: 32GB

Enhanced Data Transfer Rates

One of the standout features of the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch is its impressive speed of 32GB. This high-speed capability allows for faster data transfer rates, enabling organizations to handle large amounts of data with ease.

With 32GB speed, the switch delivers exceptional performance, reducing data transfer times and improving overall productivity. Whether you are working with massive datasets, running resource-intensive applications, or performing real-time data analysis, the high-speed capabilities of this switch ensure that you can meet deadlines and achieve optimal results.

Future-Proof Investment

The 32GB speed offered by the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch ensures that your investment is future-proof. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for higher bandwidth and faster data transfer speeds will only increase.

By choosing a switch with 32GB speed, you are preparing your organization for the future. You can confidently handle upcoming advancements in storage technology, ensuring that your network infrastructure remains efficient and capable of meeting evolving business requirements.

Consolidation and Simplification

The high-speed capabilities of the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch enable consolidation and simplification of your SAN environment. With faster data transfer rates, you can consolidate multiple lower-speed connections into a single high-speed connection.

This consolidation not only reduces the complexity of your network but also minimizes the number of required cables and ports. The simplified architecture allows for easier management, improved airflow, and reduced power consumption, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.

Increased Workload Performance

The 32GB speed of the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch significantly enhances workload performance. Whether you are running virtualized environments, handling large databases, or performing real-time analytics, the high-speed capabilities of this switch ensure that your applications operate at peak performance.

With faster data transfer rates, you can eliminate performance bottlenecks and achieve higher throughput. This translates into improved user experience, reduced response times, and increased productivity across your organization.

Part Number: Q1H70B

Easy Identification and Inventory Management

The HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch is identified by its unique part number: Q1H70B. This part number serves as a quick and easy way to identify the specific model within the HPE product line.

By utilizing part numbers for inventory management, organizations can easily track and manage their network infrastructure components. This simplifies the procurement process, ensuring that the correct model is ordered when expanding or replacing equipment.

Compatibility and Support

The part number Q1H70B ensures compatibility and support from HPE. It guarantees that you are purchasing a genuine HPE product that meets the highest quality standards. HPE provides comprehensive support services for their products, including firmware updates, technical assistance, and warranty coverage.

By choosing a switch with a recognized part number, you can have confidence in the reliability and performance of your network infrastructure. HPE's commitment to customer satisfaction ensures that you receive the necessary support and assistance throughout the lifecycle of your HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch.

Product Differentiation

The part number Q1H70B serves as a key differentiator for the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch. It distinguishes this specific model from other switches in the HPE product lineup and from competitors' offerings.

By highlighting the unique part number, HPE emphasizes the specific features and capabilities of the SN3600B, allowing users to make informed decisions when selecting a Fibre Channel switch for their SAN environment.

Improved Technical Documentation

HPE provides comprehensive technical documentation for their products, including software updates, configuration guides, and troubleshooting resources. By referencing the part number Q1H70B, users can easily access the relevant documentation specific to the SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch.

This improves the overall user experience and simplifies the deployment and maintenance of the switch. Whether you are a network administrator or a system integrator, having access to accurate and up-to-date technical documentation is essential for successful implementation and operation of your SAN infrastructure.