HP SN8000B 8-Slot SAN Director Switch

HPE StoreFabric SN8000B 8-Slot SAN Director — is the industry’s most powerful Fibre Channel switching infrastructure, designed for massive-scale private clouds and highly virtualized data centers. This 14U modular chassis provides up to 384 ports of 16 Gbps performance with an aggregate bandwidth of 8.2 Tbps. Utilizing the proven B-series technology, it supports high-density configurations that minimize floor space while maximizing performance. With its unique QSFP-based Inter-Chassis Links (ICLs), organizations can connect up to 10 directors in a mesh topology without sacrificing standard device ports. The SN8000B is engineered for non-stop operation, featuring fully redundant management, power, and cooling, ensuring that mission-critical storage networks remain online during upgrades and maintenance.

Key Specifications:

• Total Throughput: 8.2 Tbps aggregate; 512 Gbps per slot.

• Port Density: Up to 384 ports (16 Gbps) or 512 ports (8 Gbps).

• Advanced Connectivity: Support for 4, 8, 10, and 16 Gbps FC, as well as FICON and FCIP.

• Security: In-flight hardware encryption and data compression.

• Availability: Redundant CP8 blades, core blades (CR16-8), and hot-swap power/fans.