Name: QK710C HP SN8000B 8-Slot SAN Backbone Director Switch 32Gbps Fibre Channel
Brand: HP
SKU: QK710C
Price: 3742.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK710C - HP SN8000B 8-Slot Power Pack+ San Backbone Director Switch delivers high-bandwidth Fibre Channel switching within a modular chassis framework. It fits into enterprise storage networks requiring scalable, high-performance fabric connectivity. The design focuses on throughput, reliability, and effective management for backbone SAN environments.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Port Type	SFP, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	2/4/8 Gbps Fibre Channel (module-dependent)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	8
Stackable	No
Connector Type	LC (Fibre Channel SFP transceivers)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Out-of-band Ethernet management, Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console
Security Features	Fibre Channel zoning, Port security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI (out-of-band), SNMP management support
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, Telnet

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
Power	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (chassis supports redundant power)
Power Supply	Redundant hot-plug power supply modules

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The QK710C - HP SN8000B 8-Slot Power Pack+ San Backbone Director Switch is built for managing critical storage area networks with high bandwidth demands. It is often found in large data centers and enterprise IT environments where centralized storage connectivity and high availability are priorities. Storage and network administrators benefit from its modular design and consistent performance. Key Features Offers modular 8-slot chassis for flexible port expansion and upgrades Handles up to 32 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for efficient data flow Incorporates redundant power and cooling for continuous operation Integrates advanced fabric management and diagnostics tools Provides low-latency switching to optimize storage traffic This switch plays a crucial role in maintaining streamlined storage traffic and network reliability. Its combination of scalability and resilient design supports ongoing operational demands without compromising performance. Users can expect dependable functionality tailored for SAN backbone infrastructures.

Use Cases
The QK710C switch is typically deployed in large-scale storage area networks where high availability and scalability are essential. It serves environments with demanding data throughput needs, such as enterprise data centers and storage clusters. Network professionals managing complex SAN fabrics find this switch suitable for expanding and maintaining their core infrastructure. How It's Used: Supports backbone SAN fabrics in enterprise data centers requiring modular expansion Handles storage traffic for virtualization environments with high bandwidth demands Deployed in storage clusters to ensure low-latency and reliable connectivity Used by IT teams managing large-scale Fibre Channel networks for performance consistency Facilitates disaster recovery setups by providing robust and redundant fabric switching By integrating the QK710C into SAN architectures, organizations can enhance network scalability and maintain efficient storage connectivity. Its stable performance and flexible design help streamline operational workflows and support evolving storage needs.