Name: K2Q16A HP Store Fabric SN6010C 12 x SFP+ Ports 16Gb/s Managed 1U Rack-Mountable Fibre Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: K2Q16A
Price: 1854.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Store Fabric SN6010C switch manages fibre channel connections in storage networks, fitting into rack-mounted data center setups. It provides high-speed links between servers and storage with 16Gb/s SFP+ ports, helping maintain smooth and efficient SAN operations.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	K2Q16A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	12
Number of Ports	12-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16Gb/s
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,RJ-45
Security Features	RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel 16GFC, FC-SW

Product Description
The HP Store Fabric SN6010C is a Fibre Channel switch designed to manage storage area networks efficiently. Built for data centers and enterprise storage environments, it enables reliable high-speed connectivity between servers and storage devices. Commonly found in setups requiring fast, low-latency data transfers, this switch suits IT professionals managing SAN infrastructure. Its 12 SFP+ ports support 16Gb/s speeds, allowing for scalable and responsive storage networking. Key Features Offers 12 SFP+ ports for flexible fibre connections Delivers 16Gb/s throughput per port for fast data movement Managed switch capabilities for detailed network control Compact 1U rack-mount form factor saves space Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing SAN environments This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where efficient storage access is critical. It helps maintain consistent performance and reliability for storage traffic, supporting demanding applications and large-scale data workloads.

Use Cases
The HP Store Fabric SN6010C switch is primarily deployed in enterprise and hyperscale data center environments where high-performance storage area networks (SANs) are critical. It caters to IT professionals managing intensive data workloads requiring low latency and high throughput, such as virtualization clusters and large-scale storage arrays. How It's Used: Connecting servers and storage devices in enterprise SANs to support mission-critical database applications. Facilitating high-speed data transfers in virtualization environments with multiple virtual machines accessing shared storage. Integrating with storage clusters in cloud service provider infrastructures for reliable and scalable data access. Deploying in rack-mounted data center setups to optimize space and manage fiber channel connectivity efficiently. Supporting backup and recovery operations that demand sustained, low-latency storage communications in IT operations centers. This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing a scalable, low-latency fabric that accommodates growing storage demands. Its rack-mountable design and managed capabilities enable streamlined SAN management and consistent performance in complex storage networking scenarios.