Name: Q2S18AR HP StoreFabric SN6650B 32Gb 96 SFP+ 48 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: Q2S18AR
Price: 6377.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Q2S18AR HP StoreFabric SN6650B provides a dense and flexible Fibre Channel switching solution tailored for storage network environments. It combines high port counts with robust Layer 2 management functions suitable for medium to large-scale SANs. The 2U rack form factor fits well within standard data center racks, offering a balance of performance and space efficiency.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

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

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console
Management Type	Managed
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Q2S18AR HP StoreFabric SN6650B is a powerful Fibre Channel switch typically found in data centers and storage area networks demanding high throughput and reliable connectivity. Built for storage administrators and network engineers, it provides dense port configurations to streamline SAN deployments and manage complex traffic flows. Key Features Delivers 32Gb Fibre Channel performance across 48 high-speed ports Includes 96 SFP+ ports for versatile connectivity options Supports Layer 2 management with zoning and traffic control capabilities Optimized for rack-mount installation with a 2U form factor Enables efficient SAN scaling through high port count and speed This switch plays a critical role in connecting storage arrays and servers, ensuring consistent data transfer and network segmentation. Its reliability and performance support demanding storage environments without compromising on manageability or scalability.

Use Cases
The Q2S18AR HP StoreFabric SN6650B is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and storage clusters where high-speed, low-latency Fibre Channel connections are critical. It serves storage architects and IT teams needing reliable, scalable SAN switching to support storage virtualization and backup operations. How It's Used: Connecting server and storage arrays in high-capacity enterprise SANs Supporting virtualization environments requiring low latency and high throughput Facilitating data backup and disaster recovery networks with dedicated Fibre Channel fabrics Integrating high-density port connections in rack deployments Managing storage traffic segmentation and zoning in multi-tenant data centers This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing consistent, high-bandwidth connectivity and granular traffic control, essential for maintaining performance and scalability in demanding storage environments.