HP SN6000B FC Switch

HPE SN6000B Fibre Channel Switch — is a high-density, 16 Gbps storage networking solution (B-series) designed for highly virtualized and cloud environments. It provides a perfect balance between performance and scalability, offering up to 48 ports in a compact 1U chassis. The switch features "Pay-as-you-grow" flexibility, allowing organizations to start with 24 active ports and scale up to 48 ports via on-demand licenses. With an aggregate bandwidth of 1536 Gbps, the SN6000B ensures ultra-low latency and consistent performance for mission-critical applications. It remains backward compatible with 4 and 8 Gbps devices, securing your previous infrastructure investments while being ready for future demands.

Key Specifications:

• Port Speed: 16 Gbps Fibre Channel (Auto-sensing 4/8/10/16 Gbps).

• Throughput: 1536 Gbps aggregate.

• Virtualization: Optimized for high-density VM environments.

• Security: Hardware-based fast encryption and advanced zoning.

• Reliability: Non-disruptive firmware upgrades (Hot code load).