Name: Q0U56B HPE SN6600B 48x SFP+ 32Gb/s FC 4x QSFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q0U56B
Price: 12334.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Q0U56B - HPE SN6600B 48x SFP+ Port 32Gb/s FC 4x QSFP+ Port Switch is a dedicated Fibre Channel switch engineered to support high-speed SAN environments. Its combination of numerous 32Gb/s SFP+ ports and several QSFP+ uplinks allows for effective fabric expansion and robust connectivity within data center storage networks.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished

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

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

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Q0U56B - HPE SN6600B switch is built to provide robust Fibre Channel networking, commonly used in storage area networks where high throughput and low latency are essential. It is often found in data centers supporting mission-critical storage solutions, catering to IT professionals managing enterprise storage infrastructures. Key Features Offers 48 SFP+ ports that handle 32Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds for dense connectivity Includes 4 QSFP+ ports designed for aggregated uplinks or extended fabric integration Incorporates advanced zoning and security options tailored for storage environments Delivers consistent low-latency switching optimized for storage traffic Facilitates seamless integration into existing SAN architectures with high reliability This switch plays a critical role in ensuring fast and dependable storage networking, supporting heavy data exchange between servers and storage arrays. Its design emphasizes stable performance and operational resilience, making it a practical choice for enterprise storage networks requiring consistent throughput and uptime.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where high bandwidth and low latency are mandatory. It serves organizations that require dense Fibre Channel port counts and efficient uplink options to scale their storage infrastructure efficiently. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays and servers in large data center SANs Supporting virtualization environments that demand rapid storage access Providing core switching within rack deployments requiring high throughput Facilitating storage clusters with consistent, low-latency fabric performance Enabling edge data centers to maintain reliable storage connectivity over extended distances By integrating this switch, IT teams can maintain operational efficiency and scale storage fabrics without compromising speed or reliability. Its architecture supports steady performance under demanding workloads, making it a dependable component for SAN infrastructures.