Name: P27586-001 HP SN6600B 48-Port 32Gbps Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: P27586-001
Price: 22739.26 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP SN6600B 48 x Ports 32GB/s Short Wave SFP+ Integrated Fibre Channel Switch provides a dense, high-speed fabric solution for enterprise storage networks. It fits into environments requiring strong SAN performance and dependable fabric services, enabling streamlined connectivity across storage clusters and host systems.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Brocade (Broadcom)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Rack-mountable (1U modular switch)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HP SN6600B switch delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity with 48 ports operating at 32Gb/s short wave speeds. It is commonly found in data center storage networks where fast, reliable SAN traffic is critical. This integrated Fibre Channel switch is built for IT professionals managing storage fabrics that require scalable and efficient connectivity. Key Features Provides 48 full-bandwidth 32Gb/s short wave SFP+ ports for dense SAN connectivity Optimized for low latency and high throughput in storage area networks Compact design to fit into standard rack environments without sacrificing port count Supports advanced traffic management and zoning for secure SAN segmentation Designed with robust fabric services to maintain uptime and data integrity With its reliable performance and efficient design, this switch plays a fundamental role in maintaining smooth storage network operations. It offers consistent throughput and fabric stability to support critical data workloads without unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
This Fibre Channel switch is typically deployed in data centers supporting storage area networks where high throughput and low latency are essential. Storage administrators and IT teams benefit from its scalability and reliability in environments handling large volumes of data traffic. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays and servers in enterprise SAN environments Supporting virtualization platforms that rely on fast, stable storage fabrics Enabling high-density rack deployments in data centers Facilitating storage clusters with scalable fabric expansion Maintaining secure zoning configurations for multi-tenant storage networks By providing consistent and scalable connectivity, this switch helps sustain operational efficiency and performance in demanding storage network settings. It supports growth and flexibility while maintaining fabric integrity across complex infrastructures.