Name: Q0U56A#ABU HP StoreFabric SN6600B 48 SFP+ 32Gb/s Fibre Channel 4 QSFP+ Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: Q0U56A#ABU
Price: 21440.56 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Q0U56A#ABU HP StoreFabric SN6600B delivers high-density Fibre Channel connectivity with 48 SFP+ and 4 QSFP+ ports, fitting seamlessly into 1U rack space. It provides managed network switch capabilities tailored for storage fabric environments, offering a balance of speed, control, and physical compactness without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48 x SFP+
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	32Gb/s
UpLink Ports	4 x QSFP+
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Serial Console (RJ-45),SNMP
Security Features	Port Zoning,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),RADIUS/LDAP Authentication,SSH
Management Type	Out-of-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,HTTP,Telnet,SNMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Q0U56A#ABU HP StoreFabric SN6600B is a compact, high-density network switch designed to handle demanding storage traffic. It is commonly found in data center and enterprise storage fabrics where reliable, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity is essential. This switch is often used by IT professionals managing SAN environments and large-scale storage infrastructures. Key Features Provides low-latency, high-throughput Fibre Channel ports suited for storage networks Supports both 32Gb/s SFP+ and QSFP+ ports, enabling flexible uplink configurations Managed switch functionality with advanced traffic control and zoning capabilities Compact 1U rack-mount form factor designed for dense rack deployments Robust hardware built to deliver consistent performance under heavy network loads This switch offers practical value by enabling efficient traffic handling and secure, scalable storage connectivity. Its build quality and performance ensure dependable operation in environments where data availability and speed are critical. Overall, it contributes to maintaining smooth and reliable storage area network operations.

Use Cases
The Q0U56A#ABU switch is typically deployed in storage area networks within enterprise data centers. It benefits IT teams requiring consistent high-speed connections between servers and storage arrays, particularly in environments focused on virtualization and large-scale data processing. How It's Used: Connecting SAN nodes in enterprise data centers to support large storage clusters Providing high-speed uplinks in virtualization environments for improved storage access Enabling scalable storage fabrics in cloud infrastructure deployments Supporting storage traffic in high-throughput edge computing facilities Facilitating data replication between remote office storage systems By supporting critical storage traffic with low latency and reliable throughput, this switch helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability across complex storage networks. It is a practical choice for IT professionals focused on maintaining performance and uptime in demanding environments.