Name: QW937SB HP 16Gb/s 24 x SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch 1U Rack-mount
Brand: HP
SKU: QW937SB
Price: 487.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QW937SB HP SN3000B is a 16Gb/s Fibre Channel switch designed to enhance storage network performance and flexibility. It fits neatly in a 1U rack space and combines fixed and on-demand SFP+ ports to support diverse connectivity needs within busy SAN infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	QW937SB
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16Gb/s
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,CLI (SSH/Telnet),Web GUI,SNMP
Management Type	Out-of-band & In-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTPS,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

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

Product Description
This HP SN3000B Fibre Channel Network Switch provides robust and flexible storage connectivity, ideal for managing large-scale storage area networks. Often found in enterprise data centers, it facilitates efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices. Built for IT professionals and storage administrators, it balances high-speed performance with adaptable port configurations to meet evolving infrastructure needs. Key Features Delivers 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds to handle demanding data workloads Includes 12 fixed SFP+ ports plus 12 on-demand ports for adaptable deployment Compact 1U rack-mount form factor optimizes space in server racks Supports zoning and advanced SAN management capabilities Designed to integrate seamlessly within existing SAN environments This switch is typically deployed in environments requiring reliable, high-throughput storage networking such as enterprise SANs and data centers. It helps streamline data flow and improves storage access efficiency without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The QW937SB HP 16Gb/s 24 x SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch is primarily utilized in enterprise SAN environments demanding high throughput and flexible connectivity. It is well-suited for data centers and storage clusters where scalable, high-density Fibre Channel switching is critical for managing large volumes of storage traffic. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments in enterprise data centers by providing fast, low-latency SAN connectivity to storage arrays. Deploying scalable storage clusters in cloud service providers where high port density and bandwidth are necessary. Enabling efficient storage networking in distributed IT environments with mixed workloads requiring flexible port configurations. Facilitating high-performance backup and disaster recovery operations in midsize to large enterprise IT infrastructures. Integrating with edge computing sites needing compact, rack-mountable Fibre Channel switches to manage local SAN traffic. This switch aids operational efficiency by combining high-speed connectivity with flexible port deployment, allowing IT teams to optimize storage fabric layouts. Its rack-mounted design and scalable architecture support growth and evolving workload demands without compromising performance.