Name: E7Y73A HP StoreFabric SN4000B 24 x Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel + 16 x Ports 1/10GbE + 2 x Ports 40GbE 2U Rack-mountable Layer 2 Managed Power Pack+ Extension SAN Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: E7Y73A
Price: 7220.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StoreFabric SN4000B offers a robust combination of Fibre Channel and Ethernet ports catering to mixed storage and network environments. It fits neatly in a 2U rack, providing managed Layer 2 features that simplify handling traffic in SANs and LANs. This switch typically sits at the core of storage networks, supporting high-performance data transfers while maintaining versatile connectivity options.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	E7Y73A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	16Gb Fibre Channel,1/10GbE,40GbE
UpLink Ports	2 x 40GbE (QSFP+)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web (HTTPS),SSH CLI,Serial Console (RJ-45),SNMP
Security Features	Fibre Channel zoning,Port security,RADIUS/TACACS+,SSH,Role-based access control (RBAC)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	2U Rack-mountable
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The HP StoreFabric SN4000B is a flexible SAN switch designed to handle demanding storage networking environments. Commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage setups, it connects servers and storage arrays with a mix of Fibre Channel and Ethernet ports. The switch is built for IT professionals and network administrators who need reliable, high-throughput interconnects with manageable features. Key Features Mix of Fibre Channel and Ethernet ports allowing seamless SAN and LAN integration High-density port configuration supports growing storage environments Layer 2 management enabling efficient network segmentation and traffic control 2U form factor fits standard server racks without consuming excessive space Power Pack+ Extension features increase compatibility and performance This switch is often found in enterprise storage networks where both Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet-based connectivity are required. It helps improve data flow between storage and computing resources, balancing speed and flexibility across multiple protocols. The SN4000B supports complex storage topologies and plays a central role in storage consolidation and virtualization scenarios.

Use Cases
The HP StoreFabric SN4000B switch is tailored for enterprise data centers and large-scale storage networks requiring a blend of high-speed Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity. It is particularly suited for IT environments that demand consolidated SAN and LAN management within a unified rack-mounted infrastructure. How It's Used: Data centers integrating Fibre Channel storage arrays with 10GbE server clusters for mixed workload virtualization. Enterprise IT environments deploying converged infrastructure where storage and networking traffic share physical switch resources. Cloud service providers managing high-throughput storage clusters requiring low-latency Fibre Channel interconnects combined with 40GbE uplinks. Disaster recovery sites implementing resilient SAN fabrics with multi-protocol connectivity for seamless failover. High-performance computing setups utilizing parallel storage access through Fibre Channel alongside Ethernet-based management networks. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating storage and Ethernet traffic onto a manageable Layer 2 platform, enabling scalable SAN expansion and consistent performance across mixed network environments.

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