Name: QW941A HP SN8000B 8GB 48-Port Fibre Channel Blade Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: QW941A
Price: 387.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QW941A - HP SN8000B 8GB 48-Port Enhanced Fibre Channel Blade Option functions as a high-capacity Fibre Channel switch blade tailored for integration in HP BladeSystem enclosures. It fits into storage area networks requiring multiple concurrent 8Gbps Fibre Channel connections, facilitating efficient and scalable SAN fabric design while maintaining low latency and solid reliability.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	N/A
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Blade (HP c-Class Blade Enclosure)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The QW941A - HP SN8000B 8GB 48-Port Enhanced Fibre Channel Blade Option is a high-density Fibre Channel switch blade designed for SAN (Storage Area Network) infrastructures. It is commonly used in enterprise data centers and storage networks to provide robust, high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays. This blade integrates seamlessly into HP BladeSystem chassis, allowing organizations to consolidate their networking hardware while maintaining high throughput and reliability. Built for IT professionals managing complex storage environments, the SN8000B blade supports scalable network growth and flexible SAN topologies. It often appears in environments where storage traffic demands consistent low latency and high bandwidth. Key Features Delivers 48 ports with native 8Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for high performance Supports enhanced blade form factor ensuring efficient chassis integration Incorporates low latency switching ideal for storage traffic Facilitates SAN scalability with modular expansion capabilities Offers compatibility with existing HP BladeSystem infrastructure This blade option plays a crucial role in building resilient and scalable SAN fabrics. Its reliable performance helps maintain consistent data flow in demanding storage environments. Designed with enterprise-grade hardware, it balances high throughput with stable operation, enabling data centers to meet evolving storage needs effectively.

Use Cases
The HP SN8000B 8GB 48-Port Enhanced Fibre Channel Blade Option is typically deployed within enterprise data centers and large-scale storage environments. It suits organizations running complex virtualization setups or deploying extensive storage clusters that demand high-speed, low-latency SAN connectivity. IT teams benefit from its modular approach in blade chassis, ensuring easier management and expansion. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays to server blades within HP BladeSystem chassis for unified SAN management Supporting high-performance virtualization environments requiring consistent storage throughput Scaling out storage fabrics in multi-rack data center deployments with dense port counts Facilitating backup and disaster recovery networks with reliable Fibre Channel transport Enhancing SAN resiliency through blade-based network segmentation and redundancy This blade option helps maintain efficient storage traffic flow and simplifies fabric management in evolving infrastructures. It enables organizations to scale SAN capacity and performance without overhauling existing blade chassis investments.