Name: QW938A#ABA HP SN3000B 16Gb/s 24-SFP+ Ports Active Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: QW938A#ABA
Price: 2284.71 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QW938A#ABA - HP SN3000B 16Gb/s 24-SFP+ Ports Active FC Switch provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity designed for storage area networks where reliability and speed are essential. It fits within enterprise storage infrastructures to facilitate consistent data transfers and active switching for optimal network performance.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	1U Rack-mount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The QW938A#ABA - HP SN3000B is a Fibre Channel switch built to deliver consistent 16Gb/s performance across 24 SFP+ ports. It is commonly found in storage area networks where high-speed data transfer and reliability are critical. Network administrators and IT professionals benefit from this switch’s stable throughput and active switching capabilities. Key Features Supports 24 SFP+ ports for flexible connection options Delivers 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds for fast data handling Designed to reduce latency and improve SAN efficiency Equipped with active switching components to maintain performance under load Compatible with enterprise-grade storage and virtualization setups This switch plays a key role in maintaining efficient communication within storage networks. Its reliable performance and straightforward design help ensure smooth data flow and scalability in complex SAN environments.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage clusters requiring high throughput and low latency. It is well-suited for organizations managing intensive storage virtualization and backup workloads. IT teams that prioritize scalable and stable SAN environments find this switch valuable. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays in high-density data center environments Supporting virtualization platforms with high I/O demands Facilitating backup and recovery operations in enterprise SANs Enabling inter-switch links to expand SAN fabric capacity Deploying in storage clusters for improved data access speeds By integrating this switch, organizations can enhance their storage network’s operational efficiency and support growing data workloads without compromising performance or stability.