Name: QK711B HP Storefabric SN8000B 4-Slot SAN Director Switch Managed Rack-Mountable
Brand: HP
SKU: QK711B
Price: 4557.44 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK711B HP Storefabric SN8000B 4-Slot Power Pack+ functions as a critical storage networking switch, designed to fit within rack-mounted data center environments. It delivers flexible expansion options and managed connectivity, helping maintain efficient and reliable Fibre Channel SAN fabrics.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Port Type	SFP+
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	4
Stackable	No
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP
Security Features	Zoning,Role-based Access Control (RBAC),SSH,SSL
Management Type	Managed
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	Power Pack+ (included/variant)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The QK711B HP Storefabric SN8000B 4-Slot Power Pack+ is a managed SAN director switch built to facilitate robust storage networking within enterprise environments. It’s commonly found in data centers requiring scalable, high-throughput Fibre Channel fabrics. This switch is often adopted by IT professionals managing storage infrastructure who need dependable and flexible SAN solutions capable of handling substantial data traffic. Key Features Four expansion slots allow customization and growth in storage network topologies Rack-mountable chassis suitable for dense data center racks Supports advanced management protocols for seamless integration Provides low latency and high availability for storage traffic Built with enterprise-grade reliability to maintain continuous operation Providing a balance of scalability and performance, this SAN director serves as a backbone component in complex storage environments. Its managed capabilities enable administrators to fine-tune network behavior, ensuring smooth data flow and operational stability.

Use Cases
This SAN director switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where high-speed, reliable Fibre Channel connections are needed. It supports environments centered around large-scale storage clusters and virtualization setups. How It's Used: Data centers managing large storage arrays requiring scalable SAN fabrics Enterprise IT infrastructures supporting virtualization and cloud storage Storage clusters demanding low-latency, high-availability switching Managed SAN environments needing flexible configuration and monitoring Rack deployments where space-efficient, modular design is essential By integrating this switch, organizations can ensure their storage traffic remains efficient and resilient. Its design supports continued growth and adapts to evolving data center demands without compromising stability.