Name: Q1H71B HP StoreFabric SN3600B 24-Port 32Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch 1U Rack
Brand: HP
SKU: Q1H71B
Price: 6674.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StoreFabric SN3600B switch offers 24 high-speed 32Gb/s Fibre Channel ports designed to connect storage devices and servers in data centers. Its 1U rack-mount design makes it suitable for dense server environments, while the managed capabilities allow administrators to efficiently control and optimize their SAN. This switch fits within enterprise storage infrastructures where performance and reliability are essential for managing large volumes of data traffic.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	Q1H71B
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	32Gb/s
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1536 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,Serial Console (RJ-45),SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,NPIV,Port Authentication,Port Binding
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The HP StoreFabric SN3600B is a Fibre Channel switch designed to provide fast, reliable storage area networking (SAN) connectivity. It’s commonly used in enterprise data centers where high-speed data transfer between servers and storage arrays is critical. Built for IT professionals managing complex storage infrastructures, this switch helps ensure smooth operation of high-demand workloads. Key Features Offers 24 fully managed 32Gb/s Fibre Channel ports to handle large data traffic Compact 1U rack-mount form factor fits easily into standard server racks Supports advanced management and monitoring tools for simplified network administration Includes features for low latency and high performance in storage networks Compatible with a broad range of Fibre Channel SAN devices and protocols This switch is often found in mid-to-large scale storage networks supporting mission-critical applications. It plays a key role in ensuring data availability and fast access across connected storage devices, making it a staple in environments where downtime or delays can impact business operations.

Use Cases
The HP StoreFabric SN3600B is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers to facilitate high-performance storage area networks (SANs). IT administrators managing large-scale virtualization and storage clusters benefit from its low latency and high throughput capabilities, enabling efficient data traffic management across storage devices and servers. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays to servers within enterprise SANs, supporting high I/O workloads in virtualization environments. Integrating into rack-mounted storage clusters requiring dense port counts and scalable bandwidth in data center deployments. Facilitating mission-critical applications that demand consistent low latency and high availability, such as database management systems. Supporting backup and disaster recovery environments where rapid data replication between storage nodes is essential. Enabling high-speed data transfers in cloud infrastructure platforms managing large volumes of unstructured data. This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for demanding storage environments. Its managed features allow precise network optimization, ensuring sustained performance and reliability crucial for enterprise storage architectures.