Name: QK711E HP StoreFabric Sn8000b 9U Rack SAN Switch 4 Expansion Slots Layer 2 Managed
Brand: HP
SKU: QK711E
Price: 2544.45 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QK711E HP StoreFabric Sn8000b is a rack-mountable SAN switch designed to provide managed Layer 2 connectivity within storage area networks. It fits into enterprise SAN architectures, offering a balance between expandability and reliability for managing Fibre Channel traffic effectively.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Port Type	SFP, SFP+
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
NIM Slot	4
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP,SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP,SSH
Security Features	SSH,TACACS+,RADIUS,Role-Based Access Control,Access Control Lists
Management Type	In-Band,Out-of-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3,SSH,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The QK711E HP StoreFabric Sn8000b is a Layer 2 managed SAN switch designed to enhance storage networking infrastructure. Commonly found in data center environments, it offers scalable fabric connectivity with 4 expansion slots housed in a 9U rack-mountable chassis. Built for storage administrators and IT professionals managing SAN architectures, this switch supports a variety of Fibre Channel configurations to maintain high throughput and reliability. Key Features Expandable design allows integration of additional ports as storage needs grow Layer 2 management facilitates effective traffic segmentation and zoning Robust performance under heavy storage workloads 9U form factor suits dense rack deployments Power Pack+ capabilities ensure enhanced availability and redundancy This switch delivers consistent performance for SAN fabrics where uptime and data integrity are critical. Its managed features provide administrators with precise control over network topology and traffic flow, contributing to reliable storage operations. The physical design supports dense rack environments while offering scalability through expansion slots.

Use Cases
The QK711E SAN switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where managing high volumes of storage traffic with low latency is crucial. It suits environments requiring scalable, reliable fabric architectures supporting multiple servers and storage arrays. How It's Used: Integrating multiple storage arrays in mid to large-scale SAN deployments Supporting virtualization platforms with high I/O demands in data centers Providing redundant fabric paths for fault-tolerant storage networks Facilitating storage clustering through managed Fibre Channel zoning Enabling dense rack deployments in tightly packed server rooms This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable connectivity options and managed controls that help maintain SAN performance and reliability. It supports growing storage infrastructures while ensuring consistent network behavior under demanding workloads.