Name: QK710E HP SN8000B 8-Slot SAN Backbone Director Switch 32Gbps Fibre Channel
Brand: HP
SKU: QK710E
Price: 3887.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK710E HP SN8000B 8-Slot Power Pack+ SAN Backbone Director Switch acts as a central component in enterprise storage networks, enabling scalable, high-bandwidth connectivity across multiple SAN segments. It fits within larger fabric infrastructures where resilience and modular expansion are essential for maintaining storage cluster performance and reliability.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Mount Type	Shelf Mount
Port Type	SFP
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	8
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),Ethernet
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The QK710E HP SN8000B 8-Slot Power Pack+ SAN Backbone Director Switch facilitates robust storage area network (SAN) environments by offering high-throughput and low-latency fabric connectivity. Commonly integrated in enterprise SAN infrastructures, it supports multiple interconnected switches to ensure reliable data flow. Often found in large data centers and storage clusters, this switch is built to handle demanding workloads and complex fabric topologies. IT professionals and network administrators benefit from its modular design and scalability, which accommodate growing storage needs. Key Features Provides eight modular slots for flexible port expansion Delivers up to 32 Gbps per port for high-speed data transfer Supports Fibre Channel fabrics with advanced zoning and traffic management Offers redundant power supplies and cooling for continuous operation Compatible with diverse SAN devices and storage arrays This SAN director plays a critical role in maintaining continuous, high-performance storage network operations. Its reliability and scalability make it a practical choice for evolving SAN environments. The switch’s design ensures efficient data handling and fabric resiliency without compromising uptime or throughput.

Use Cases
This SAN backbone director is typically deployed in large-scale data centers and enterprise IT environments where high-capacity storage area networks are critical. It benefits organizations that require robust, scalable fabric management and uninterrupted data access. How It's Used: Interconnecting multiple SAN switches in campus or metro data center fabrics Supporting high-throughput storage clusters demanding low-latency connectivity Deploying in enterprise IT to enhance SAN scalability and redundancy Facilitating zoning and traffic isolation in large Fibre Channel fabrics Enabling modular port expansion to accommodate growing storage environments By providing a reliable backbone for storage fabrics, this switch helps maintain operational efficiency and data availability. It supports growth and performance requirements in complex SANs without sacrificing stability or manageability.