Name: HPE 720966-001 SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 PPK+ FC Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: 720966-001
Price: 4799.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 720966-001 SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch provides reliable, high-speed connectivity tailored for enterprise storage networks. It fits into data center environments where robust SAN performance and scalability are priorities, helping maintain efficient communication across multiple storage devices without compromising speed or stability.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	720966-001
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	96/48
Number of Ports	96-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console, SSH, Telnet, Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features	Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SSH, RADIUS/TACACS+
Management Type	CLI, Web-based (GUI), SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HPE SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch is built for managing and connecting large storage area networks with high throughput and minimal delay. It’s often found in enterprise data centers where robust, scalable SAN performance is essential. Storage administrators and IT professionals rely on this switch to maintain stable and efficient data traffic across multiple servers and storage arrays. Key Features Delivers 16Gb Fibre Channel speeds across all ports for fast data transfer Supports up to 96 ports, allowing extensive device connectivity within a single fabric Designed to handle heavy workloads with consistent low latency Integrates smoothly with existing HPE storage infrastructure for simplified management Offers advanced zoning and security features to protect storage traffic This switch is typically deployed in environments that demand high availability and performance, such as virtualized data centers or enterprise storage clusters. Its role is critical in ensuring data flows reliably between servers and storage devices, supporting tasks like backups, database access, and virtualization with minimal disruption.

Use Cases
The HPE 720966-001 SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch is typically deployed within enterprise data centers and large-scale storage environments requiring high-throughput and low-latency SAN connectivity. IT teams managing extensive storage clusters benefit from its scalable port configurations, enabling streamlined integration of multiple storage arrays and servers. How It's Used: Connecting storage area networks in enterprise data centers to support virtualization workloads with consistent high performance. Facilitating large-scale backup and recovery operations in storage clusters where low latency is critical. Integrating heterogeneous storage arrays in mixed-vendor environments for unified SAN management. Supporting cloud infrastructure providers needing scalable port density to manage multi-tenant storage traffic efficiently. Deploying in rack-based server environments requiring consolidated, high-speed fiber connectivity for mission-critical applications. By delivering robust and scalable SAN connectivity, this switch enhances operational efficiency in demanding IT environments. Its architecture supports expansion without compromising performance, making it suitable for evolving storage needs and ensuring reliable data throughput across complex infrastructure.