Brand: HPE · SKU: HPE-B-SERIES-SAN · MPN: HPE-B-SERIES · Category: Networking
The HPE StoreFabric B-series Fibre Channel Switches are industry-leading storage networking solutions designed for hyper-scale virtualization, private cloud storage, and all-flash SAN environments. Based on Brocade technology, this series provides high-performance connectivity with speeds ranging from 8 Gb/s up to 64 Gb/s (Gen 7). The product line includes entry-level switches like the SN3000B and SN3600B, enterprise-class switches like the SN6600B and SN6650B, and high-density modular directors like the SN8600B. These switches offer 'pay-as-you-grow' scalability through Ports on Demand (PoD) licensing, advanced monitoring and diagnostics via Fabric Vision technology, and low-latency performance optimized for SSD and NVMe storage. They are designed to simplify SAN deployment while providing the reliability and performance required for modern data center workloads.
| Form Factor | 1U Fixed Port or Modular Chassis (Director) |
|---|---|
| Port Speeds | 8 Gbps, 16 Gbps, 32 Gbps, 64 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Scalability | 8 to 512 ports depending on model and PoD licenses |
| Key Features | Fabric Vision, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, NVMe-ready |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 768 Gbps (SN3600B) to 10.24 Tbps (SN8600B) |
| Management Software | HPE SANnav, Web Tools, B-series SAN Network Advisor |
| Warranty | 3-Year Parts, 3-Year Labor, 3-Year Onsite support (Standard for enterprise models) |
| Weight | 12.78 lbs |
| Dimensions | 1.73 x 16.88 x 12.07 in |
HPE B-series switches provide a comprehensive lineup of Fibre Channel solutions from entry-level to high-end directors. They deliver autonomous SAN capabilities that self-learn, self-optimize, and self-heal to ensure peak performance for storage applications.
Yes, this HPE StoreFabric B-series Fibre Channel Switches (HPE-B-SERIES-SAN) is 100% genuine HPE hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE StoreFabric B-series Fibre Channel Switches includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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