Name: HPE QR481B SN6000b 16GB 48-Port / 48-Port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: QR481B
Price: 2939.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE QR481B SN6000b is a 16GB Fibre Channel switch that fits into enterprise storage networks to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity. It combines a large number of active ports with power management features to support demanding SAN environments without unnecessary energy use.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	QR481B
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps (Fibre Channel)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45), SSH
Security Features	Zoning, Port binding, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMPv1/v2/v3

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The HPE QR481B SN6000b is a 16GB Fibre Channel switch built for handling high-performance storage area networks. It's commonly found in data centers and enterprise IT environments where reliable, fast storage connectivity is essential. Often used by IT professionals managing large-scale storage deployments, this switch helps maintain data flow between servers and storage arrays efficiently. It enables seamless and scalable SAN fabric management for critical workloads. Key Features Provides 48 active Fibre Channel ports supporting 16Gbps speeds Advanced power pack designed to optimize energy usage Supports SAN fabric services for enhanced reliability Delivers low latency and high throughput for storage operations Compatible with a range of HPE storage solutions This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where large volumes of data are moved regularly. It plays a key role in ensuring storage traffic remains fast and stable, supporting backup, virtualization, and cloud storage workloads.

Use Cases
The HPE QR481B SN6000b 16GB Fibre Channel switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers where robust and scalable storage area networks (SANs) are critical. It serves IT teams managing high-throughput storage clusters requiring seamless and low-latency connectivity for large-scale virtualization or database workloads. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays in enterprise SAN environments to ensure high availability and fast data access. Supporting virtualization platforms with heavy storage I/O demands in data center rack deployments. Facilitating data replication and backup operations across distributed storage nodes in large IT infrastructures. Enabling efficient storage networking in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters requiring low latency and consistent throughput. Integrating with disaster recovery sites to maintain continuous data accessibility and resilience. Optimizing power consumption in large-scale storage networks through advanced power management features. By delivering a combination of extensive port density and energy-efficient design, the QR481B supports scalable storage growth while maintaining operational efficiency. Its capabilities align with complex SAN environments that demand reliable, high-speed connectivity without compromising on power usage.