Name: Q2S18A HP StoreFabric SN6650B 96 SFP+ 48 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: Q2S18A
Price: 6377.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Q2S18A HP StoreFabric SN6650B switch provides a high-density fibre channel solution that fits into rack environments requiring layer 2 managed switches. It offers a blend of 96 SFP+ and 48 32Gb Fibre Channel ports designed to support robust, scalable storage networks with clear focus on performance and flexibility.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	2U Rack
Switch Ports	SFP+,32Gb Fibre Channel
Number of Ports	96-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	10Gb,32Gb
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (Serial/SSH), Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features	Zoning, Role-based access control (RBAC), RADIUS, TACACS+
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band (serial)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,HTTP,Telnet,SNMP

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies (AC)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Q2S18A HP StoreFabric SN6650B is built for demanding storage network environments that need high throughput and low latency. This Layer 2 managed fibre channel switch is commonly found in data centers and enterprise storage fabrics where reliable and fast connectivity is crucial. Engineered for IT professionals managing medium to large scale storage deployments, it supports dense port configurations to maximize fabric efficiency while fitting into standard 2U rack spaces. The switch often integrates seamlessly into SAN architectures to help maintain smooth data flow. Key Features Delivers up to 32Gbps Fibre Channel performance across 48 dedicated ports Includes 96 SFP+ ports for flexible connectivity options and uplink versatility Supports Layer 2 switching with comprehensive management capabilities 2U rack form factor balances port density with data center space constraints Designed for scalability to accommodate growing storage network demands The Q2S18A plays a vital role in enhancing storage network infrastructure, providing consistent performance and operational stability. Its combination of port density and management features makes it a practical choice for environments requiring dependable SAN connectivity.

Use Cases
The Q2S18A HP StoreFabric SN6650B switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage area networks where high port density and fast fibre channel connectivity are essential. It benefits IT teams managing complex SAN fabrics and demanding storage workloads. How It's Used: Connecting servers to storage arrays in large-scale SAN architectures Integrating with virtualization environments that require high-throughput fabric networks Supporting storage clusters in mission-critical enterprise operations Facilitating edge computing nodes with centralized storage access Enabling data center consolidation by providing dense port counts in limited rack space This switch helps streamline storage networking by offering consistent performance and operational reliability, supporting growth and complex fabric topologies without compromising networking efficiency.