Name: HPE P17518-001 SN3700CM 100GbE 32QSFP28 ONIE Power to Connector Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: P17518-001
Price: 6505.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P17518-001 SN3700CM is a 100GbE switch designed to deliver high port density with thirty-two QSFP28 connectors. Its ONIE support allows network operators to install their preferred operating systems, making it versatile in various network setups. This switch fits well in data centers where speed and reliability matter, helping to handle large-scale data transfers without bottlenecks.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P17518-001
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28
Port Speed	100GbE
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The HPE P17518-001 SN3700CM is a powerful 100GbE switch built for handling demanding network traffic with efficiency and speed. It’s commonly found in data centers where high bandwidth and low latency are critical. Network engineers and IT professionals often use this switch to create scalable and robust network backbones. Key Features Supports thirty-two QSFP28 ports capable of 100GbE connections. ONIE compatibility enables flexible installation of various network operating systems. Compact design that fits well in dense rack environments. Optimized for high-throughput and low-latency applications. Reliable power and cooling management for continuous operation. This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing setups. It plays a key role in managing vast amounts of data traffic while maintaining network stability and responsiveness.

Use Cases
The HPE P17518-001 SN3700CM switch is typically deployed in high-performance data center environments and large enterprise networks requiring robust, scalable 100GbE connectivity. Network architects and IT infrastructure teams benefit from its high port density and flexibility in customizing the network OS, enabling tailored configurations for demanding workloads. How It's Used: Aggregating high-throughput storage clusters in enterprise data centers for efficient data replication and backup operations. Serving as a core switch in hyperscale cloud environments to support virtualization and multi-tenant network segmentation. Connecting server racks in colocation facilities where high bandwidth and low latency are critical for customer applications. Implementing spine-leaf architectures within large-scale campus networks to ensure scalable and resilient data flow. Supporting edge computing deployments that require flexible OS installation and high-density 100GbE uplinks. This switch improves operational efficiency by consolidating multiple high-speed connections into a dense form factor, reducing cabling complexity and power consumption. Its ONIE compatibility facilitates seamless integration with specialized network operating systems to meet evolving performance and scalability demands.