Name: Q0U56A#ACE HP StoreFabric SN6600B 48 SFP+ 32Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: Q0U56A#ACE
Price: 9748.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Q0U56A#ACE HP StoreFabric SN6600B offers high-density 32Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity primarily used in storage area networks. It combines numerous SFP+ ports with QSFP+ uplinks to facilitate flexible configurations in rack-mounted data center setups. Its managed capabilities allow administrators to control and optimize fabric performance and stability effectively.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48 SFP+,4 QSFP+
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	32Gb/s,40Gb/s
UpLink Ports	4 QSFP+
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),SSH,RADIUS,LDAP,SNMPv3
Management Type	Out-of-Band,In-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The HP StoreFabric SN6600B is a high-performance network switch designed to handle demanding storage networking requirements. It is commonly found in enterprise data centers and storage area networks where high throughput and low latency are critical. This switch is built for IT professionals who manage fibre channel fabrics and need reliable, scalable connectivity for storage clusters and virtualization environments. Key Features Delivers 32Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds across 48 SFP+ ports for robust data transfer Includes 4 QSFP+ ports to provide flexible uplink or stacking options Managed switch functionality allows detailed configuration and fabric management 1U rack-mount form factor fits standard data center racks efficiently Supports fabric services such as zoning, monitoring, and diagnostics This switch plays a crucial role in connecting storage devices and servers with consistent performance and reliability. It supports complex fabric topologies and simplifies management tasks, making it a steady component in storage networking infrastructure.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in large-scale storage area networks where high throughput and low latency are essential. It suits environments needing dense port counts and reliable fabric services, often benefiting enterprises managing extensive virtualization or storage clusters. How It's Used: Connecting enterprise storage arrays in data center SAN fabrics Supporting virtualization platforms requiring fast, stable storage access Aggregating multiple fibre channel links in high-density rack deployments Facilitating fabric zoning and management in complex storage environments Providing uplink flexibility through QSFP+ ports for scalable network expansion By integrating this switch, organizations can maintain efficient storage network operations with strong performance and manageable fabric architecture. It aligns well with the demands of scalable and resilient storage networking.