Name: QW938B HP SN3000B 16Gb/s 24 x SFP+ Ports Active 1U Rack-mountable Fibre Channel Network Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: QW938B
Price: 3713.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP SN3000B switch delivers 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity through 24 versatile SFP+ ports, fitting neatly into a 1U rack space. It fits into storage networks where high throughput and reliability are a must, enabling seamless communication between servers and storage arrays without unnecessary delays or interruptions.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	QW938B
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16Gb/s
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	768 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console, Web GUI (HTTPS), CLI, SNMP, SSH
Security Features	RADIUS, TACACS+, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SSH, SSL
Management Type	CLI, Web (GUI)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The QW938B HP SN3000B is a Fibre Channel network switch designed to facilitate fast and reliable storage area network (SAN) connections. It's commonly found in enterprise data centers where high-speed data transfer between servers and storage arrays is essential. This switch is built for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure who need consistent performance and scalability. Key Features Offers 16Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput supporting demanding workloads Equipped with 24 SFP+ ports, expanding connectivity options Compact 1U rack-mountable form factor to save space Supports advanced management and zoning for SAN environments Designed to maintain low latency and high availability Typically deployed in storage-intensive setups such as virtualization farms and backup systems, the SN3000B helps maintain smooth data flow across storage devices. It plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity and uptime by supporting robust fabric configurations and efficient traffic management.

Use Cases
The HP SN3000B switch is primarily deployed in enterprise and large-scale data center environments where high-speed, low-latency storage networking is critical. It supports storage administrators and IT architects managing extensive SAN infrastructures that require robust, scalable connectivity for virtualized workloads and mission-critical applications. How It's Used: Integrating high-performance storage arrays in enterprise data centers to support intensive database and analytics workloads. Enabling SAN connectivity in virtualized server environments to ensure low latency and high throughput between compute and storage nodes. Facilitating storage clustering and replication tasks for disaster recovery in multi-site enterprise networks. Deploying within service provider facilities where reliable and efficient Fibre Channel connectivity supports client storage needs. Supporting scalable storage infrastructure expansions in large-scale cloud and hosting environments through a compact 1U rack design. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed Fibre Channel performance and flexible port configurations, enabling seamless scaling of storage fabrics. Its rack-mountable form factor aids in optimizing data center space, while its reliable connectivity ensures sustained performance in demanding SAN deployments.