Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) · SKU: K2Q16A (12-port base model example) · MPN: Varies by model (e.g., K2Q16A for 12-port base) · Category: Networking
The HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch is a high-performance, flexible, and cost-effective platform providing high-density, line-rate 16Gbps ports for storage networking deployments in small, medium-sized, and large enterprise environments. It comes in a compact one-rack-unit (1RU) form factor and offers outstanding value with high-availability, flexibility, and ease of use. It can scale from 12 to 48 ports in 12-port increments via on-demand port activation licenses. The switch features a non-blocking architecture, with all 48 4/8/16 Gbps ports operating at line rate concurrently, achieving an aggregate bandwidth of up to 768 Gbps in each direction. It is powered by C-series MDS 9000 NX-OS Software and is compatible with C-series SN8000C (MDS 9500) and SN8500C (MDS 9700) Series Directors and MDS 9100/9200 Series Fabric Switches. Key features include N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) with F-Port Channeling, Virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs)
| Software | C-series MDS 9000 NX-OS Software |
|---|---|
| Port Speed | Autosensing 4, 8, and 16 Gbps |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Maximum Ports | 48 ports (Scalable from 12) |
| High Availability | Redundant, Hot-Swappable Power Supply and Fan Trays |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 768 Gbps in each direction |
| Warranty | Standard Hewlett Packard Enterprise warranty applies (details not specified in search results) |
| Weight | N/A (1RU form factor) |
| Dimensions | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) form factor |
The HPE StoreFabric SN6010C is a high-performance, cost-effective 16Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN deployments, offering full non-blocking performance, high port density (up to 48 ports in 1U), and advanced storage networking features like NPIV and VSANs for scalability and resiliency.
Yes, this HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (K2Q16A (12-port base model example)) is 100% genuine HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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