Name: K2Q18A HP 4-Slot 16Gb/s Fibre Channel 9U Rack-Mount SN8500C Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: K2Q18A
Price: 2373.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The K2Q18A HP StoreFabric SN8500C combines Fibre Channel speed with Layer 3 Ethernet management in a versatile rack-mountable chassis. It serves as a central network director for storage area networks, handling large volumes of traffic with precision. Its modular design and flexible configuration options fit well within evolving data center infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16Gb/s
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	4
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,Serial Console,SNMP
Security Features	RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,SSL,ACLs,Port security
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band (Managed)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-pluggable redundant power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	15.75 x 19.0 x 30.0 inches (approx) (H x W x D) - 9U chassis
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The K2Q18A HP StoreFabric SN8500C is a high-performance storage networking switch designed to support demanding SAN infrastructures. It’s commonly found in data center environments where large-scale storage traffic needs to be efficiently managed and routed. Built for IT professionals and storage administrators, it offers both Fibre Channel and Ethernet networking features suitable for complex enterprise networks. Key Features Four-slot chassis allowing customizable module configurations. High throughput with 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for fast data transfers. Layer 3 management options enabling advanced network routing and segmentation. Rack-mountable 9U form factor optimized for data center rack deployments. Robust management tools for monitoring and controlling network traffic. This director switch plays a critical role in maintaining reliable and efficient storage connectivity. Its blend of high-speed Fibre Channel and gigabit Ethernet support ensures smooth data flows across storage networks. The device’s design emphasizes stability and scalability, making it a dependable component in enterprise storage solutions.

Use Cases
The K2Q18A switch is intended for use in enterprise storage networks requiring high-speed and reliable Fibre Channel connectivity. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays within a data center SAN Facilitating high-throughput data transfer for backup and recovery operations Enabling scalable expansion of storage networks with modular slot design Integrating with HP SN8500C storage systems for optimized performance Supporting virtualization environments with fast and reliable storage access These use cases demonstrate the switch's role in enhancing storage network efficiency and scalability in complex IT infrastructures.