Name: QR481C HPE 16GB 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch SN6000b Active Power Pack+
Brand: HPE
SKU: QR481C
Price: 5856.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE QR481C SN6000b is a 16Gbps Fibre Channel switch with 48 active ports plus an additional 48 ports, designed to connect and manage large-scale storage networks. It fits into enterprise storage area networks (SANs) where high bandwidth and reliable performance are necessary to keep data flowing efficiently between servers and storage devices.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	QR481C
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1536 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Zoning (Port and WWN), VSAN support, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Port Binding
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, SNMP, Telnet

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
The HPE QR481C SN6000b Fibre Channel Switch is built for data centers handling large amounts of storage traffic. It’s commonly found in setups where fast, reliable connections between storage arrays and servers are essential. IT professionals managing enterprise storage networks benefit from its ability to handle heavy workloads efficiently. Key Features High port density allowing simultaneous connections without bottlenecks Advanced Fibre Channel technology supporting 16Gbps speeds Active power management helps reduce energy consumption during low traffic Robust firmware ensures consistent uptime and security Compatible with a variety of storage solutions for flexible deployment This switch is typically deployed in enterprise SAN environments where data integrity and speed are critical. It plays a key role in managing storage traffic and maintaining smooth operation of storage networks without introducing latency or interruptions.

Use Cases
The HPE QR481C 16GB 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch SN6000b is typically deployed in large-scale enterprise SANs requiring high throughput and low latency for storage traffic. Organizations with demanding virtualization workloads or extensive storage clusters benefit from its robust port density and reliability for seamless data flow between servers and storage arrays. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays in data centers to support virtualization environments with high I/O demands. Facilitating storage networking in enterprise IT environments managing large-scale backup and archival operations. Supporting database clusters in finance or healthcare sectors where consistent SAN performance is critical. Implementing SAN fabric for cloud service providers hosting multiple tenants requiring isolated and scalable storage access. Deploying in rack-mounted storage clusters that require dense port connectivity and efficient power management. This switch enables efficient handling of large data volumes by providing scalable port configurations and advanced power management features, enhancing operational reliability and throughput in complex SAN topologies.